Founding Director/Chief Academic Officer of the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Melbourne, Florida 32901
Job Type: Salary Full-Time Faculty (FL)
Department: Office of the President
Opening Date: 02/13/2025

Description
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Melbourne (FL) Campus, seeks a full-time Founding Director for this proposed program with a preferred start date of July 1st, 2025.

The proposed Master of Health Science in Anesthesia Program (MHSA), pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission and the State of Florida's Commission for Independent Education, is expected to start in Fall 2026. The College will also work to obtain programmatic accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The College is located in Melbourne, Florida, also known as the Space Coast, located in Brevard County, 72 miles southeast of Orlando and 175 miles northwest of Miami. The College also has a campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and operates regional academic centers for clinical clerkships in Texas, Arizona, and Florida. The MHSA program will be delivered through the College's Melbourne (FL) campus.

Examples of Duties

• Assist in facilitating the programmatic 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 MHSA program in accordance with accreditation standards;
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate and manage department faculty and support staff;
• Serve as the Chief Academic Officer over the MHSA program. 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: The Founding Director/CAO will have a faculty appointment and will be responsible for activities required of all faculty including exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited university in education, administration, medicine, or the medical basic sciences is required.
• Must be a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant.

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, administrative and organizational capabilities required. Documented experience in graduate teaching and advising in sciences.
• Experience preferred in leading or participating in CAAHEP / ARC-AA program accreditation activities is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or other recognized institutional accreditors standards.
• 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.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.

Supplemental Information

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job is conducted in an office work environment.
Approximately 90% of this position's duties require the use of a computer.
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
Travel may be required.

Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm
May occasionally require evenings and weekends.
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NOTE: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability.
Burrell College campuses and facilities are drug and tobacco free and comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). Employees and students shall not be involved with the unlawful use of controlled substances and/or illicit drugs.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week or more are also eligible for benefits.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page: https://employee.burrell.edu/benefits/
01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

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Are you a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of clinical experience do you have?

• 0-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8-10 years
• 10+ years

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How many years of graduate teaching and advising in sciences do you have?

• Less than one year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7-10 years
• 10+ years

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Do you have experience in leading or participating in CAAHEP/ARC-AA program accreditation activities?

• Yes
• No

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Are you familiar with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or other recognized institutional accreditors standards?

• Yes
• No

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What is your citizenship/employment eligibility?

• United States Citizen/Permanent Resident
• Non-Citizen Allowed to Work for Any Employer
• Non-Citizen Allowed to work for Current Employer
• Non-Citizen Seeking Work Authorization
• Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident

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