AA - Assistant Program Director of Academic Affairs - MHSA

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The Assistant Program Director of Academic Affairs (APD-AA) of the Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA) program at Burrell College of Health Sciences serves as the second-in-command to the Program Director and carries primary responsibility for academic integrity, curriculum coordination, faculty development, and continuous quality improvement of the didactic components of the program. This is a 0.6 FTE appointment with a faculty designation, reporting directly to the Program Director.

The APD-AA works in close collaboration with the Program Director to ensure that the MHSA curriculum is well-designed, consistently delivered, regularly assessed, and continuously improved in alignment with CAAHEP accreditation standards and the program's stated competencies and learning outcomes. Within the scope of this role, the APD-AA exercises coordinating and advisory authority over curriculum and faculty academic performance, with formal supervisory authority retained by the Program Director.

The remaining 0.4 FTE is available for the individual's independent professional use. The College expects that when the APD-AA engages in clinical anesthesia practice during this time, they do so in a preceptor capacity, actively supervising MHSA students in the operating room or approved clinical setting. This expectation reflects the program's commitment to integrating real-world clinical mentorship into the student experience and maintain the APD-AA's currency as a practicing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant.

This position is Exempt. This position reports to the Program Director - MHSA. The start date for this position is Monday April 5th, 2027. The selected candidate will support Burrell College's organizational health initiatives, focusing on enhancing leadership, promoting clarity of purpose, improving communication, and reinforcing a respectful, purpose-driven culture. This role is key to fostering a healthy, high-performing organization that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Curriculum Oversight and Coordination

• Serve as the primary coordinator of the MHSA didactic curriculum, working with the Program Director to ensure appropriate content coverage, sequencing, integration, and alignment with CAAHEP standards and program competencies.
• Maintain and update the program curriculum map to reflect current accreditation standards, program defined learning outcomes, and national CAA certification content blueprints.
• Review, approve, and revise course syllabi in accordance with program policy, ensuring that all syllabi contain required elements, measurable objectives, and alignment with program competencies.
• Oversee and coordinate the foundational science blocks of the didactic curriculum, ensuring content currency and pedagogical effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend instructional resources, including textbooks, learning management system content, and supplemental materials, for use across the curriculum.
• Compile, organize, and maintain course materials including handouts, examinations, presentations, and other instructional instruments in accordance with program and accreditation record-keeping requirements.
• Recommend changes to curriculum content, course structure, or program requirements to the Program Director and appropriate program committees as needed.

Faculty Development and Academic Quality

• Coordinate faculty deployment across the didactic curriculum in collaboration with the Program Director, ensuring appropriate expertise alignment and workload distribution.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of faculty academic performance, including course evaluations, peer observation, and student feedback related to instruction quality, and communicate findings and recommendations to the Program Director.
• Support the onboarding and orientation of new instructional faculty, including adjunct and part-time instructors, program policies, curriculum standards, and accreditation expectations.
• Facilitate faculty development activities focused on evidence-based teaching practices, assessment design, use of simulation, and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve as a collaborative resource for instructional faculty in resolving curriculum delivery challenges.

Program Assessment and Quality Improvement

• Lead and coordinate the ongoing assessment of the didactic curriculum, including…