| Title: | Founding Director and Assistant/Associate Professor of Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program |
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| ID: | 1928 |
| Department: | School of Health Professions |
| Type: | Full-time Faculty |
| Post Date: | 11/26/2024 |
| Position Available Date: | 06/01/2025 |
The University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s Mayborn College of Health Sciences seeks a full time Founding Director for this program. This is a year-round (12 month) tenure track position, preferred start date is June 1, 2025.
UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Mayborn College of Health Sciences (MCHS) offers an array of degree programs that prepare students for careers in the ever-changing environment of healthcare. The college includes three schools – the Scott & White School of Nursing, the School of Exercise and Sport Science, and the School of Health Professions, which will house the anesthesiologist assistant program, along with its existing physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, counseling, and public health programs. The anticipated start date of the Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program, pending accreditation, is Fall 2026. The program must be accredited by Accreditation Review Committee for the Anesthesiologist Assistant (ARC-AA) which serves under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Specific Program Director Responsibilities: The program director must assume or delegate the following responsibilities to ensure compliance with the accreditation standards and university policies:
- Lead the program accreditation process.
- Effective leadership and management with careful attention to all aspects of the program and finances to assure a solid operational foundation;
- Manage day to day operations of the MSAP program in accordance with accreditation standards;
- Recruit, supervise, evaluate and manage department faculty and support staff;
- Develop the program including but not limited to curriculum development, admissions processes, program outcomes, student learning outcomes, clinical site placement coordination, and community relations in compliance with accreditation standards and university policies
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.
Qualifications:
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- Graduate degree from an accredited university in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences is required.
- Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant. (Note: State licensure for CAA is not required in Texas at this time).
- Experience in leading or participating in CAAHEP / ARC-AA program accreditation activities is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of SACSCOC accreditation standards including substantive change policies is preferred.
- Must have the requisite knowledge and skills to administer the classroom/academic aspects of the program.
- Must have requisite knowledge and skills to administer the operation of the overall program, including budget, staffing and related tasks. Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team required.
- Ability to analyze and proactively solve problems.
- Teaching in a higher education setting is preferred but not required. Other types of teaching/presentation/preceptor/workplace education experience will be considered.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding
Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
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