Medical Director - Anesthesia/Faculty (Rank TBD) - Anesthesia - 994030

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Primary Purpose:

Integrates the specific clinically-related educational focus of the Anesthesiology Department into the major goals of the College of Health Care Sciences by performing the following duties.

Appointment to the rank of professor requires a record of distinguished scholarship and outstanding teaching ability, evidenced by recognized professional productivity in the field(s) of specialization. Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service. Appointment to the rank of assistant professor requires completion of professional training, which in most disciplines will be a terminal degree (usually the earned doctorate),and the clear promise of a successful career in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Works with the Department program director to ensure the delivery of quality academic programs through allocation of the Department's faculty and financial resources.
2. Assists the Department Chair and Academic Director in acting as a liaison to the Basic Science Faculty ensuring that scientific lectures meet the needs of anesthesiology students
3. Works with the Dean, Associate Dean and Department leadership team to set goals and objectives, including research and service activities.
4. Ensures a continuous review of the Program's curriculum, particularly the clinically-related components
5. Chairs the committee responsible for recruitment, development, and evaluation of full- and part-time faculty
6. Assists in curriculum development and outcome evaluation activities for both clinical and classroom courses offered in the curriculum
7. Provides a leadership role for the Anesthesiology Program in eliciting the understanding and support of practicing anesthesiologists in the local and extended communities
8. Advises and counsels students, faculty and staff in matters pertaining to the Program
9. Participates in and/or chairs committees for the College, Department and/or profession as assigned or elected
10. Coordinates interdepartmental or interdivisional activities where applicable
11. Teaches in the classroom, laboratory, or clinic setting as assigned
12. Serves a mentor for inexperienced faculty members, guiding them in lecture presentations, in originating research projects, and in writing medical articles.
13. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the professional community.
3. Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups in the English language.
4. Ability to apply basic financial and accounting concepts to interpret financial statements, balance statements, and managerial accounting reports.
5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
6. Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include research and/or other creative activities, to assure growth and currency within an academic or administrative field.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Current medical certification and eligible for licensure in the State of Florida.

Required Education: Doctoral Degree

Major (if required: Appropriate area of specialization

Required Experience: Three (3) years of related experience and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Terminal degree in related area of specialization.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.