student assessments to support student success and professional growth. Faculty also provide student advisement and hold regular office hours for academic support.
Choice of topics include task trainer and high-fidelity simulation, POCUS, anesthesia monitors and machines, applied physics, preanesthetic evaluation and examination, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, anesthesia pharmacology, sub-specialty anesthesia and surgery-specific protocols, quality improvement and patient safety.
Time commitment is collaboratively negotiated between the program director and faculty, ranging from 0.2 to 1.0 FTE.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, deliver and evaluate instructional content and practical sessions for assigned courses by utilizing traditional and interactive teaching methods
- Maintain course syllabi
- Create and grade exams, quizzes and other assessments
- Serve as an advisor, coach and/or mentor to MHS-AA students guiding their professional development
- Participate in developing the goals, objectives, and policies and procedures for the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program specifically, and as a collaborator with other KCU programs
- Participate in scholarly activities and service in support of the department, with emphasis on annual accreditation requirements
- Attend various university ceremonies, including white coating ceremony, graduations, and other special events
- Participate in KCU meetings, as requested
- Represent Kansas City University favorably and in accordance with the established Core Values and expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervising faculty or Program Director
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning and discovery. Candidates should be highly motivated to be part of the development and growth of a new program and willing to serve as academic coaches and role models to students while providing compassionate, ethical, and evidenced based learning approaches.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited master's level health/medical sciences program or higher
- Previous or continuing practice as a certified anesthesiologist assistant, physician assistant, physician, pharmacist, physical therapist, other APP, etc.
- Candidates should have effective organization, communication, verbal, and written skills, as well as proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software programs and online Learning Management Systems
- Experience as a course director, team teaching, and mentoring students in research is preferred
Clinical Opportunities: KCU has several clinical partners available for selection by candidates. Faculty will be employed by KCU or a clinical partner and leased to the other, depending on FTE. If currently employed locally, KCU may negotiate buy-out of clinical time.
For questions, please reach out to recruiting@kansascity.edu
