Part Time Faculty, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

South University Richmond•Orlando, FL

21d

About The Position

The part-time faculty member in the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) Program is primarily responsible for didactic, laboratory, and/or simulation instruction. Faculty are expected to contribute effectively to course design, delivery, and evaluation, and to help ensure students meet program learning outcomes and competencies required for AA practice. Guided by the Program Director, the faculty member also assists with curriculum assessment to meet CAAHEP accreditation standards. The position is limited to no more than 30 hours per week, with teaching workload assigned according to department needs. Duties are performed in accordance with South University's philosophy and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

Requirements

Terminal degree as an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
Current NCCAA certification.
Eligibility for state licensure as an Anesthesiologist Assistant.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
Strong organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite and ExamSoft.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with other departments.
Ability to interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
Ability to listen to customers and respond positively to their requests.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Three years of clinical experience preferred.
Experience teaching in an Anesthesiologist Assistant or medical classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct as required by program needs, including lectures in areas of clinical or professional expertise and laboratory or simulation courses.
Provide academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator or Student Advisor and facilitate remediation when needed.
Assist with curriculum development, design, and implementation.
Assist with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.
Evaluate students in objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), laboratory practicals, clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical skills sessions.
Evaluate student assignments, including written clinical documentation and evidence-based medicine research.
Create course examinations and map questions to CAAHEP accreditation standards and the NCCAA Content Blueprint.
Provide input on accreditation activities, ongoing program evaluation, and review of the program mission statement.
Attend Program Advisory Committee meetings.
Participate in admissions activities, including recruitment, application review, candidate interviews, and student selection meetings.
Engage in service, community and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the part-time faculty role.
Participate in required annual faculty development opportunities in teaching and academic administration.
Assist with clinical site development and monitoring.
Perform other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director and/or Campus Dean of Academic Affairs.