Program Director, Anesthesia and Faculty (Rank TBD), Anesthesia - Nevada - 991366

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Primary Purpose:

Integrates the specific educational focus of the Anesthesiology Program into the major goals of the Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

Supervisory / Administrative Responsibilities:
1. Manages faculty members and administrative support staff assigned to the program. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies and applicable laws of Nova Southeastern University and the Health Professions Division.
2. Supervises the activities of the Medical Director, faculty and staff.
3. Organizes, administers, reviews, plans, and develops the program.
4. Continually reviews the Program's curriculum to assess effectiveness of both the academic and clinical aspects of the program.
5. Works in conjunction with the Medical Director to ensure the delivery of quality academic programs through allocation of the program's faculty and financial resources.
6. Oversees the scheduling of classes, clinical rotations and the reporting of student grades.
7. Monitors the recruitment of faculty and students.
8. Oversees the development and evaluation of faculty.
9. Advises and counsels students, faculty and staff in matters pertaining to the program.
10. Maintains responsibility of articulation between the Anesthesiology Program and other departments / programs within the Health Professions Division.
11. Responds to requests for data/information from supervisors, other college/university units and external agencies.
12. Conducts regular faculty/staff meetings and establishes Department committees as needed.
13. Ensures appropriate databases, records and documents are maintained as needed.
14. Reduces, resolves and prevents conflict among program personnel.
15. Represents the Department at University functions.
16. Represents the Department at Advisory Committee meetings.
17. Facilitates alumni relations.
18. Networks with colleagues and maintains effective and close working relationships with the Anesthesiology Programs.

Financial Responsibilities:
1. Projects and manages the Anesthesiology program budget, monitors revenues and expenditures and adjusts the budget as needed.
2. Aids a coordinated effort in establishing needs for equipment and supplies.
3. Assists in the procurement of outside funding through grants and contracts as appropriate.

Academic Responsibilities:
1. Oversees the accreditation and self-study processes.
2. Teaches in the classroom and in physical diagnosis / surgical labs.
3. Participates in and/or chairs committees for the School of Health Sciences, University-wide committees and/or for the Anesthesiology profession as assigned or elected.
4. Works with the Chair, the Dean, the Executive Assistant Dean of the School of Health Sciences and the Medical Director to set program goals and objectives, including research and service activities.
5. Promotes academic excellence and innovation.
6. Ensures program meets / exceeds accreditation standards.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific 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 sheets and managerial accounting reports.
5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
6. Energetic, articulate, visionary, an effective decision maker and problem solver, an independent thinker and a leader of students, faculty and staff.
7. 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: Hold current certification and be eligible for licensure as an Anesthesiologist in Nevada.

Required Education: Master's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Must be a graduate of an accredited Anesthesiology program.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

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.