Faculty Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
Faculty Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
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FacultyJob Description:
Kansas City University (KCU) in Joplin Missouri is excited to announce teachingfaculty opportunities for the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant (MHSAA)program set to launch in January 2026.
This 28month clinical masters degree program is designed to prepare Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAA)highlyskilled medical professionals who work within the Anesthesia Care Team to administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Positions will start in 2025 and 2026. *CAAs and anesthesiologists interested to volunteer by providing content and/or instruction for a specific topic (oneoff) are encouraged to submit to this posting and describe in a cover letter their area(s) of expertise anticipated contribution (content only in person or virtual instruction combination etc) and desired time commitment.
Position Overview:
Faculty members play a critical role in the implementation of the program curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching course material in various settings including the highfidelity humanpatient simulation lab classroom (in person and synchronous virtual) and small group discussion. Faculty participate in curriculum improvements and student assessments to support student success and professional growth. Faculty also provide student advisement and hold regular office hours for academic support.
Teaching Opportunities:
Over the next year we are seeking candidates to teach in the following areas:
Anesthesia Principles and Practice:
Faculty choice of topics: task trainer and highfidelity simulation POCUS anesthesia monitors and machines physics preanesthetic evaluation and examination advanced cardiovascular and respiratory physiology advance anesthesia pharmacology subspecialty anesthesia and surgeryspecific 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.
Foundational Sciences:
Areas of focus may include anatomy physiology pathophysiology and pharmacology.
These positions are anticipated to be 1.0 FTE with the possibility of negotiated research time.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited masters level health/medical sciences program or equivalent.
Experience:
For clinicians practice as a certified anesthesiologist assistant physician assistant physician pharmacist physical therapist etc.
For foundational scientists teaching in a graduate level health/medical science program.
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 buyout of clinical time.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity to join an innovative program that will shape the future of the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession. KCU is committed to fostering a collaborative and engaging educational environment and we look forward to receiving applications from dedicated educators and clinicians.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
Employment Type
Full-Time
