Adjunct Instructor - Perfusion Program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures: Facilitate engaging, evidence-based lectures within the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion curriculum, in core subject areas as assigned.
• Simulation-based teaching: Lead and supervise simulation-based learning experiences.
• Curriculum integration: Collaborate with the course coordinator to ensure course content aligns with the latest clinical standards and the AC-PE (Accreditation Committee on Perfusion Education) requirements.
• Assessment & evaluation: Design assessments: Develop rigorous formative and summative assessment tools, including written examinations and oral evaluations, to measure student competency.
• Learning management system (LMS) Management: Maintain organized course modules and perform timely, accurate grading and feedback within the Canvas platform.
• Student Performance Tracking: Monitor student progress and provide constructive, individualized feedback to support academic and clinical growth.
• Clinical subject matter expertise: Serve as a technical resource for students by integrating current "real-world" clinical practices and ABCP standards into the classroom setting.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure all teaching and assessment activities adhere to the standards of the accredited perfusion program and university policies.
• Professional mentorship: Foster a professional learning environment that encourages critical thinking, ethical practice, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Certification as a Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusionist (CCP). Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical practice as a CCP.
• Experience with clinical or didactic teaching in an accredited perfusion program (preferred).
• Experience with Canvas learning management system (preferred).

Pay

Salary Range: $5,000 (1.5 credit hours)

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. Nickie Damico
Contact Email: damicon@vcu.edu