Job Summary:

Primary duty is to provide on-campus teaching in the specialty field of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and oversee the medical student education by the clinical faculty within the discipline in the core clinical education sites. Collaborates with faculty from VCOMs other campuses to annually update the clinical curriculum and exams. Serves as individual advisor to students regarding OMM, by supporting the student specialty organization monthly, and by assisting those who choose the OMM specialty to obtain residency. Supports the College by serving on standing committees and promotion boards. Participates in the student interview process. Engages in research and scholarly activity. Attends the monthly Clinical Chairs Meeting to assess the quality of the clinical education program for VCOM students.

Salary Range: $220,000 to $275,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon contracted job duties, previous experience, education, and skill set.).

Qualifications:

    Required Qualifications:

1. Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) 
2. Licensure: State medical license in Alabama.
3. Training and certification: Residency and/or Fellowship completion (in the field of specialty rotation or in the core discipline with a concentration of practice in the field rather than fellowship). Board Certified in ONMM.
4. Clinical experience: Clinical practice experience in OMM represented

5. Academic experience: Experience with the education of medical students and/or residents in an academic setting.

   Additional Skills Important to this Position:

6. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and timely responses by email communication
7. Strong team player with a positive attitude
8. Commitment to company values

9. Basic computer proficiency with the Microsoft suite

   Preferences may be given to applicants who possess any or all the following skills or attributes:

10. General knowledge in primary care and rural medicine.
11. Current proficiency (or ability to develop proficiency) in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine theory and techniques.
12. Prior teaching experience (whether in classroom setting, in clinical setting, in CME, or in residency setting).
13. Demonstrated ability in leadership to achieve proficiency in academics and research. 

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. 

Job Summary: 

The Assistant Program Director for Academic Affairs plans, directs, and oversees Anesthesiologist Assistant student academic affairs and activities, ensuring they meet the Program and University’s mission, goals, and objectives. Assist in coordinating the academic and clinical education of the Anesthesiologist Assistant students with the goal of educating students to act as competent entry level anesthesia providers and as professional members of the health care industry.  Assist the Program Director in providing leadership and direction for the Master of Health Science in Anesthesia Program.  Responsible for coordination of the didactic components of the Program curriculum.

Starting Salary: $148,000 - $196,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon contracted job duties, previous experience, education, and skill set)

Required Qualifications: 
The ability to orally communicate effectively with others, with or without the use of an interpreter is necessary. The ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aides or services is required. The ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels is required for the position. Problem-solving ability and extensive knowledge regarding all phases of basic science and clinical education is required. The ability to evaluate program applicants, support systems, student and faculty is required.  Knowledge of academic and clinical curriculum design, accreditation standards and applicable strategic planning models is necessary.  Good interpersonal skills are required into order to interact well with the patients, physicians, student anesthetists, residents, and other personnel. Proficient adult training skills are necessary. Proficient computer skills and familiarity with word-processing and spreadsheet software is required.

Education: An Anesthesiologist Assistant having completed a CAAHEP-accredited AA educational program and who possesses an unincumbered certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, administrative and organizational capabilities required.

Other skills important to this position: 
•    Must have demonstrated evidence of development, management, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
•    Strong team player
•    Demonstrated capacity to render independent judgment and take responsibility for initiating and coordinating activities in support of recruitment and admissions required.  
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.  
•    Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and basic website management and email required. 
•    Some travel required (approximately 10% of time)
•    Requires excellent work and attendance record.
•    Commitment to company values

Although not essential, preferences may be given to applicants who have the following skills or attributes:  Teaching experience in institution of higher education.