Adjunct Instructor of Anesthesiology
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Faculty, Academic
Adjunct Instructor of Anesthesiology
R-0002523
Joplin Campus
Job Type:
Faculty
Job Description:
Kansas City University seeks adjunct faculty for a new Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Program in Joplin,Missouri. Faculty members play a critical role in the implementation of the program curriculum. Responsibilities includeteaching course material in various settings, including thehigh-fidelity human-patient simulation lab, classroom (in personand synchronous virtual), and small group discussion. Facultyparticipate in curriculum improvements and student assessments tosupport 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-specialtyanesthesia 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:
The faculty member will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- 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 otherassessments
- Serve as an advisor, coach and/or mentor to MHS-AA studentsguiding 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 ofthe department, with emphasis on annual accreditation requirements
- Attend various university ceremonies, including white coatingceremony, 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 should be highly motivated to be part of the development and growth of a new program and willing to serve as academiccoaches 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 anesthesiologistassistant, 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
For questions, please reach out to recruiting
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About Kansas City University
Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine,and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in theU.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks#1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, ruralareas and underserved regions in the…
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