Assistant Program Director for Simulation

Position Description

I.

Job Summary:

Teach all assigned coursework to Anesthesiologist Assistant students, lead the design and oversight of the skills and simulation-based learning activities and actively participate in curriculum development in collaboration with the Dean; develop, teach, monitor, and evaluates courses in the basic science, clinical, and simulation/skills development aspects of the graduate program; act as a resource for professional and community connections for personal and professional development;

act as an academic adviser for the students and mentor for the comprehensive examinations; remain current in professional area of interest and participate in professional societies and activities, participate in all assigned, required, as well as other related professional services and activities in the MHSA Program: coordinate the simulation-based learning components of the Program curricula.

II.

Job Duties:

• 1. Teaching:
  Serve as Course Director for, and deliver, an innovative, integrated simulation-based skills curriculum and all other coursework as assigned by the administration. Obtain and maintain literacy in your field equivalent to 70% time.
  
  As expertise allows, provide instruction in other courses of the curriculum.
• a. Participate in the evaluation of textbooks and other learning material
• b. Collaborate with the VCOM-Auburn Simulation Center faculty to deliver applicable simulation-based and skills learning content for the MHSA students.
• c. Assist in maintaining a current curriculum map that ensures coordination and relevancy of academic curricula
• d. Review, update, and revise course syllabi according to Program policy
• e. Recommend changes in curriculum, policy, and program requirements to the Curriculum Committee, as needed.
• f. Teach 40-60 graduate level course hours per year
• g. Instruct student learners in simulation-based skills learning activities as needed
• h. Serve as a primary clinical preceptor of Program students
• i. Prepare and deliver assigned courses in an educationally effective manner
• j. Schedule simulation and laboratory skills learning classes, collect and review syllabi, and monitor course evaluations
• k. Develop, implement, and modify simulation curriculum
• l. Design, develop, implement, and evaluate new courses, scenarios, and educational initiatives with content experts
• m. Provide organization and guidance to faculty in the development, delivery, and coordination of simulation and skills-based learning courses.
• 2. Service:
  Equivalent to 20% time:
  Participate in candidate student interviews, Program committees and service to the Program as assigned by the Dean.
• a. Participate in faculty meetings and faculty development
• b. Assist in the ongoing evaluation of the Program, which includes program review and assessment of student learning objectives
• c. Prepare and submit reports on course activities, as directed by the Dean
• d. Evaluate applications for admission, manage personal interviews with applicants, and make recommendations to the Admissions Committee
• e. Submit an annual Faculty Activity Report as directed
• 3. General:
  Equivalent to 10% time:
  Be familiar with and adhere to the administrative and academic practices, policies, and procedures of the Program, VCOM and Bluefield University as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook and College Policy Manual.
• a. Work in a positive and productive manner with the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Medical Directors, and associated faculty in all areas of work.
• b. Actively participate in all aspects of the program’s strategic plan, program growth initiatives and market expansion opportunities
• c. Maintain standards of clinical performance in accordance with Program objectives, professional standards of practice, regulatory, and accreditation agency standards
• 4. Perform all duties as outlined in the employment contract

Job Title:

Assistant Program Director for Simulation

Department: MHSA - AAP Date:
October 2026

FLSA:
Exempt

Work Location:

Auburn Campus

Employee Category:
Faculty

Work Schedule:

8:00-5:00 M-F

Reports to:

Program Director, Master of Health Science in Anesthesia Program

Percent Employment: FT 100%

III.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Completion of an accredited program in Anesthesiologist Assistant, master’s degree or higher, with relevant experience in teaching.
• Licensure:
  Professional certification as an Anesthesiologist Assistant through the National Commission for the Certification of…