Assistant Program Director (CAA), MHS-AA

Academic Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers engaging instructional content across multiple courses in the MHS-AA program
• Utilizes innovative teaching methods, including traditional lectures and interactive technologies
• Creates, administers, and evaluates exams, quizzes, and other assessments
• Participates in software development to enhance evaluation of student learning
• Serves as a mentor, coach, and advisor to students
• Serves as a member of the program development team
• Engages in institutional meetings and academic activities as requested

Clinical Responsibilities

• Delivers anesthesia care under the medical direction of a physician anesthesiologist
• Serves as a clinical preceptor to student anesthesiologist assistants
• Assists in the clinical scheduling of students as requested by the Medical Director or designated Clinical Education Coordinator
• Collaborates with the anesthesia care team to promote safe and effective outcomes
• Stays current with clinical best practices through ongoing education and training
• Complies with institutional protocols and clinical standards

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
• National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Must be eligible for licensure to practice as an Anesthesiologist Assistant in Missouri
• New graduates welcome; prior teaching or clinical experience is a plus