Director of Clinical Education - SOM AA Master's Program

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Saint Louis University's Anesthesiologist Assistant Program seeks a part-time Director of Clinical Education (0.4 FTE) to coordinate and oversee clinical education activities for graduate students in the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program. This position plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality clinical experiences and maintaining strong relationships with clinical partners and preceptors.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Rotation Management

Coordinate and schedule all clinical rotations for students across multiple hospital sites and specialty areas with Program Director

Develop and maintain clinical rotation schedules to ensure equitable learning experiences and compliance with program requirements

Serve as liaison between the academic program and clinical sites

Monitor student clinical assignments and make adjustments as needed to optimize learning opportunities

Clinical Evaluation and Assessment

Oversee clinical evaluation processes using CORE ELMS (Clinical Outcomes Registry Exchange Evaluation and Longitudinal Monitoring System)

Train and support clinical preceptors in the use of CORE ELMS and evaluation methodologies

Monitor student clinical performance through regular review of evaluations and competency assessments

Identify students requiring additional support or remediation in clinical settings

Analyze evaluation data to identify trends and opportunities for curriculum improvement

Preceptor Relations and Development

Recruit, onboard, and maintain relationships with clinical preceptors and supervising anesthesiologists

Provide ongoing faculty development and support for clinical educators

Conduct site visits to clinical partners to ensure quality educational experiences

Address preceptor concerns and facilitate communication between clinical and academic faculty

Compliance and Documentation

Ensure compliance with ARC-AA accreditation standards for clinical education

Maintain accurate records of clinical experiences, evaluations, and student competencies

Prepare clinical education reports for program administration and accreditation purposes

Oversee clinical affiliation agreements and documentation

Required Qualifications:

National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) certification in good standing

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a practicing Anesthesiologist Assistant

Current Missouri state licensure or ability to obtain licensure

Demonstrated proficiency with electronic learning management systems and database management

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and clinical partners

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in clinical education, precepting, or academic teaching

Prior experience with CORE ELMS or similar clinical evaluation platforms

Knowledge of ARC-AA accreditation standards and processes

Experience in curriculum development or assessment

Familiarity with multiple anesthesia clinical settings and subspecialties

Position Details:

FTE: 0.4 (part-time) on site

Reports to: Program Director, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program

Location: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Function

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.