Perfusion Program Director - Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA 23223
Description:
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VCU dates to 1838 with the formation of the Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College, whose mission was to educate physicians in central Virginia and which was later renamed Medical College of Virginia. In 1968, Richmond Professional Institute merged with the Medical College of Virginia to become what is now known as Virginia Commonwealth University.
Located in downtown Richmond, the state capital of Virginia, VCU enrolls more than 28,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate programs across its urban campuses: the downtown Monroe Park and MCV campuses in Richmond; the Rice Rivers Center in Charles City, Virginia; satellite locations in Fairfax, Virginia, and Abingdon, Virginia; and a campus in Doha, Qatar, for the School of the Arts.
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This research enterprise, and the influence of having one of the nation's top-ranked public graduate arts schools, ensures students receive unique educational experiences that equip them with a creative mindset that sets them apart.
VCU's contributions in talent, innovation and entrepreneurialism, regional stewardship and local culture shape the economic impact and overall quality of life in the region. VCU as a whole generates more than $9 billion in economic activity. It is the largest employer in Richmond with more than 26,000 employees at VCU and VCU Health, and it supports approximately 58,000 jobs in Virginia. In addition, Virginia classifies VCU with a Tier III status - the highest possible status for universities and colleges - allowing VCU more flexibility in managing its operations to implement best practices and streamline processes. To learn about VCU's finances, visit about.finance.vcu.edu.
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Summary
The Department of Nurse Anesthesia, College of Health Professions, seeks an open-rank, 12-month-term faculty member. This appointment will include administrative responsibility as the inaugural Perfusion Program Director. The Perfusion Program Director will oversee the emergence and initial accreditation application for the proposed new Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion degree program at VCU.
The Department of Nurse Anesthesia in the College of Health Professions is excited to establish a new program centered around the education and training of cardiovascular perfusionists. The Perfusion Program Director will be instrumental in creating and developing this new program.
The Perfusion Program Director will report to the Department Chair. The Perfusion Program Director should allow adequate time for administrative and teaching responsibilities in conjunction with their clinical assignment.
Typical Duties
Teaching
Service
Research
Perfusion Program Director
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
ORP Eligible: Yes
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 1
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:College of Health Professions, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Salary: $200,000+ (Commensurate with experience)
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Paula Song
Contact Email: songph@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: (804) 828-9808
We are the university for Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and experiences of the VCU community are what drive the university forward. Together, we're forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to reimagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.
VCU dates to 1838 with the formation of the Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College, whose mission was to educate physicians in central Virginia and which was later renamed Medical College of Virginia. In 1968, Richmond Professional Institute merged with the Medical College of Virginia to become what is now known as Virginia Commonwealth University.
Located in downtown Richmond, the state capital of Virginia, VCU enrolls more than 28,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate programs across its urban campuses: the downtown Monroe Park and MCV campuses in Richmond; the Rice Rivers Center in Charles City, Virginia; satellite locations in Fairfax, Virginia, and Abingdon, Virginia; and a campus in Doha, Qatar, for the School of the Arts.
Ignited by the energy of the city, we're ready to lead industries - or disrupt them. We seek out the unexpected, the experimental, the never-been-tried. VCU is designated as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation, garnering more than $500 million in sponsored research from federal and other agencies in FY2024. The National Science Foundation ranked VCU among the top 50 public research universities in the country, and we are one of only 69 public universities nationwide to be designated by the Carnegie Foundation as "Community Engaged" with "Very High Research Activity."
This research enterprise, and the influence of having one of the nation's top-ranked public graduate arts schools, ensures students receive unique educational experiences that equip them with a creative mindset that sets them apart.
VCU's contributions in talent, innovation and entrepreneurialism, regional stewardship and local culture shape the economic impact and overall quality of life in the region. VCU as a whole generates more than $9 billion in economic activity. It is the largest employer in Richmond with more than 26,000 employees at VCU and VCU Health, and it supports approximately 58,000 jobs in Virginia. In addition, Virginia classifies VCU with a Tier III status - the highest possible status for universities and colleges - allowing VCU more flexibility in managing its operations to implement best practices and streamline processes. To learn about VCU's finances, visit about.finance.vcu.edu.
VCU's mission drives us to remain dedicated to the success and well-being of our students, patients, faculty, staff and community.
Welcome to VCU. A world unlike any other.
Summary
The Department of Nurse Anesthesia, College of Health Professions, seeks an open-rank, 12-month-term faculty member. This appointment will include administrative responsibility as the inaugural Perfusion Program Director. The Perfusion Program Director will oversee the emergence and initial accreditation application for the proposed new Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion degree program at VCU.
The Department of Nurse Anesthesia in the College of Health Professions is excited to establish a new program centered around the education and training of cardiovascular perfusionists. The Perfusion Program Director will be instrumental in creating and developing this new program.
The Perfusion Program Director will report to the Department Chair. The Perfusion Program Director should allow adequate time for administrative and teaching responsibilities in conjunction with their clinical assignment.
Typical Duties
Teaching
- Teach courses within the program as needed.
- Advise graduate students.
- Deliver course content and provide timely evaluation of graduate students.
Service
- Actively participate in department quality improvement activities related to course design, development, and evaluation.
- Serve on department, school, university, and professional committees and engage in other forms of professional service.
- Provide professional and community service in an area of expertise.
Research
- Engage in scholarly activity to enhance the knowledge of cardiovascular perfusion, which will contribute to the success of the Department and College.
Perfusion Program Director
- Responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, and general effectiveness of the program.
- Ensure the program meets all accreditation standards set by relevant accrediting bodies (e.g., the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education).
- Lead the program curriculum development, review, and revision to ensure it meets current industry standards and accreditation requirements.
- Prepare and submit required accreditation documentation and reports to the Accreditation Committee - Perfusion Education.
- Manage the program budget and resources with the Department Chair, Fiscal Administrator, and the Dean of the College of Health Professions.
Required Qualifications
- Degree at an equivalent level to what the program confers.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience as a clinical cardiovascular perfusionist.
- A minimum of two years of experience as an instructor in an accredited educational program or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, program planning and counseling.
- Certification through the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion as a certified clinical perfusionist (CCP).
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and maintaining an academic program in the field of cardiovascular perfusion.
- Experience in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of program faculty.
- Experience and track record of research or other scholarly activities.
- Experience teaching graduate students.
- Experience with interprofessional education.
ORP Eligible: Yes
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 1
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:College of Health Professions, Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Salary: $200,000+ (Commensurate with experience)
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Paula Song
Contact Email: songph@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: (804) 828-9808