Instructor and Director of Clinical Education, Master of Science
Company: Case Western Reserve University
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Posted
November 30, 2023
This position is a full-time academic position within the confines
of the Washington, DC-based Master of Science in Anesthesia (MSA)
Program of Case Western Reserve University. The Director of
Clinical Education is responsible for arranging, evaluating, and
overseeing all clinical education experiences. The person in this
position will take an active role in all clinical activities,
including course mapping, curriculum development, development of
clinical faculty, and teaching in the classroom. This person will
ensure that activities comply with University, School, and Program
policies and procedures.
The Director of Clinical Education is expected to devote two
extended administrative days to the program each week and to hold
regular office hours for students. One of the administrative days
must be static.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following tasks are listed in order of anticipated time
consumption and overall importance for the successful undertaking
of this position. Under the overall supervision of the Program
Director, and in close collaboration with the Associate Program
Director and Directors of Didactic and Simulation Education, the
Director of Clinical Education will:
1. Provide classroom and clinical instruction and student
evaluation in a variety of clinical settings as deemed necessary by
the Program Director and/or Associate Program Director, organizing
other resources to teach as needed, ensuring each course provides
students with:
a. A schedule of didactic and clinical instruction topics with
dates, reading assignments, and evaluation mechanisms, distributed
at the beginning of each semester.
b. Course goals, objectives, and foci that are correlated between
the didactic activities and the clinical application.
c. A list of overall course learning objectives, distributed at the
beginning of each semester. Review objectives and materials on a
regular basis to keep information current and up-to-date.
d. A list of learning objectives for each class session,
distributed at the beginning of each semester.
e. Quizzes and examinations that are designed and evaluated with an
eye toward critically- and clinically-oriented thinking and board
examinations.
f. Effective standardized evaluation instruments to evaluate
instructors' teaching effectiveness based on attainment of learning
objectives and that feedback is shared with program direction.
g. Collaborate with local anesthesiology departments to support
basic science and clinical curriculum.
h. In coordination with the Program Director and/or Associate
Program Director serve as course instructor for Clinical
Correlation course series and Case Presentations (typically on
Wednesday), which includes coordination of scheduling, course
materials, exams and grades. Continue to reevaluate and enhance the
program's four Anesthesia Clinical Correlation courses (ANES 462,
464, 468, 470), where students deliver weekly case presentations to
their peers and the larger medical community.
2. Provide substantive guidance for the overall clinical program
design and curriculum development for the MSA Program in
Washington, DC, ensuring all course goals, objectives and foci are
developed according to University and accreditation standards and
are correlated appropriately for clinical application. Create or
provide a schedule of clinical rotations with dates, reading
assignments, requirements, and evaluation mechanisms to be
distributed at the beginning of each semester. Provide organization
and guidance to Program Director and faculty in the development,
delivery, and coordination of courses, as well as in other academic
affairs.In close collaboration with the other Directors of Clinical
Education across the network, undertake a systematic semester-end
review of courses and student evaluations. Dispense administrative
advice and guidance to carry out plans and procedures consistent
with established policies.
3. Provide mentoring and fellowship for each student. Provide
guidance to students as it relates to academic advising and support
services. Share responsibilities with the Associate Program
Director (or Program Director) in serving as official academic
advisor to MSA students.
4. Maintain and coordinate information management systems and
records to support the academic and administrative functions of the
program as deemed appropriate by the Program Director (or Associate
Program Director) including an up-to-date student roster with
grades. Continuously monitor student clinical progress and meet
regularly with the Program Director to report findings such as the
clinical standards progress. It is the responsibility of the
Director of Clinical Education to schedule these meetings.
5. Interface with outside organizations and individuals, including
potential students, on behalf of the MSA Program. Assist in
interviewing and selecting candidates for future classes. Act as a
liaison between the MSA Program office and professional
communities, as well as other schools, committees, and task forces
within the University. Assist the Program in the development of
student marketing and recruiting strategies. Participate in
recruitment visits to colleges and universities.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Participate in local, national, and international organizations
for professional development. Become and maintain familiarity with
current anesthesiology literature and trends in the practice of
clinical anesthesia.
2. Assist Program Director and other faculty members with special
projects.
3. Attend various program and department committee meetings.
4. Instruct and participate in didactic sessions and exams.
5. Assist in creating a budget for clinical training, including but
not limited to faculty education, equipment procurement and
maintenance, clinical site training.
6. Instruct and participate in simulation lab sessions and
exams.
7. Perform other duties as required.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a practicing, certified anesthesiologist
assistant (CAA) and should be an experienced teacher with practical
skills in physiology, biophysics, mathematics, pathology, physics
and chemistry. A minimum of 3 years' teaching experience required.
7 years or more teaching experience desired.
Applicants should possess a graduate degree. A graduate degree in
education (MEd or PhD) is desirable.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have excellent English written and verbal communication
skills.
Ability to write lesson plans, teach didactic courses and
laboratory procedures, and participate in the clinical education of
the students.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff
at all levels.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Working knowledge of computer software applications and distance
education.
Ability to analyze facts, exercise judgment, and arrive at valid
conclusions.
Excellent management, clinical, education, organizational,
multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed
with objectives without supervision.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.
Application Instructions
To apply, candidates should submit a letter of interest, their
diversity statement andvia Interfolio at .
CWRU DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Case Western Reserve University values excellence by advancing
diversity through inclusive thinking, mindful learning and
transformative dialogue. More information on CWRU's Diversity
Statement may be found. Applicants for faculty positions in the
Master of Science in Anesthesia Program are asked to submit a
statement explaining either:
1) How your clinical practice, teaching, involvement in
professional organizations, and/or related service have contributed
to diversity, equity and inclusion within the Anesthesiologist
Assistant profession, and/or how your individual and/or
collaborative efforts have promoted a supportive environment for
inclusive excellence in your clinical practice, teaching,
involvement in professional organizations and/or related
services.
OR
2) How do you value diversity, equity, and inclusion within the
Anesthesiologist Assistant profession and how would you like to see
your own activities, individually or collaboratively, contribute to
inclusive excellence inside and outside institutions of higher
learning, clinical practice and/or involvement in professional
organizations. This statement should also reflect on the ways in
which the candidate's continued efforts will foster a culture of
diversity, inclusion, and individual difference at Case Western
Reserve University into the future.
For ideas on how to write a strong diversity statement, candidates
may consult:.
Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and
inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under
Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.
Case Western Reserve provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process
should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by
email at. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations
for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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