Assistant Program Director for Simulation

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 Directorfor, 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

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%

Direct Reports:

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.

n. Maintain online course content
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

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 Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA);

valid professional state license in good standing.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in anesthesiology or closely related

field

• Organizational committee participation

• A record of community experience

• Ability to mentor students

Skills required for this position include:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong team player

• Commitment to institutional mission and values

• Basic computer proficiency

Preferences given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:

• Have an advanced degree in education or related field

• Familiarity with equipment, monitors and technology routinely used in clinical

anesthesia.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States.

The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is a required function of the job.

IV. Working Conditions and Efforts: The physical demands and work environment

characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. The position requires a rapid pace, some days with long hours to

meet expectations, and the ability to organize, interpret, and utilize a large volume of

information.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to

ambulate (may be with use of assisted devices); sit, stand (or accommodate for standing);

use hands and vision for teaching; use office equipment such as computers; speak to

large and small groups of individuals for teaching; perform moderate telephone and

poly-com communication/usage; occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50

pounds; drive distances up to five hours or to fly on occasion to other campuses or

meetings.

Work environment: Office environment. Outside travel required 5% of time. The noise

level in the work environment is usually minimal. The pace of the work requires rapid

pace to synthesize and organize large volumes of material while prioritizing duties.

This position in classified as exempt, at the Professional level, because it requires
the advanced knowledge or a “learned professional” in which to meet the job
duty requirements.

Employment with VCOM is “at will”. This means employment is for an
indefinite period and it is subject to termination by the employee or by VCOM,
with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this
position description or any other policy of VCOM shall be interpreted to conflict
with or to eliminate or modify, in any way, the “at will” employment status of
VCOM employees. Employees under contract with VCOM are subject to the
terms of employment stated within the employment contract.

V. VCOM core values: The employee is expected to adhere to all VCOM polices. As the

environment is a professional college, the VCOM faculty/staff are expected to dress and

behave in a professional manner at work. VCOM faculty/staff are expected as VCOM

employees, to be a person who obeys all laws and professional expectations of an

upstanding citizen of the community. VCOM expects all faculty/staff to maintain a

positive attitude in all working relationships with all VCOM departments, employees,

students, prospective students, and colleagues and to treat all others engaged in the

duties of the employment, with mutual respect.