Assistant Teaching Professor / Clinical Coordinator Cardiovascular Perfusion

Posting Details Working Title: Assistant Teaching Professor / Clinical Coordinator Cardiovascular Perfusion Department: School of Allied Health Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Position Number: Purpose of Position: Northern Kentucky University’s (NKU) School of Allied Health, within the College of Health & Human Services, is seeking a full-time Clinical Coordinator and faculty member to teach in the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion program. The clinical coordinator will have teaching responsibilities and oversee clinical aspects of the program in collaboration with the program director, including the development of relationships with clinical partners to provide excellence in cardiovascular perfusion education opportunities. The ideal candidate will be a perfusionist with a strong science and research background, teaching experience, and the ability to teach across the perfusion curriculum, including anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, research methods, and oversee research capstone projects. This position also requires service and commitment to the program, College of Health & Human Services, and the university, including serving on various committees as needed. This is a 9‑month non‑tenure track renewable faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. Primary Responsibilities Teach face‑to‑face courses in the program as assigned; a limited number of courses may be online, but face‑to‑face teaching is required. Engage in student recruitment, selection, guidance, instruction, and evaluation. Support the program director in accomplishing outcomes related to planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. Assist the program director in course development. Participate in the community advisory committee for the program and various other service activities across multiple levels (program, school, college, and university). Help guide the program to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic priorities of retention, graduation, and overall student success. Communicate with current clinical sites and preceptors to assist in coordinating clinical contracts. Recruit and maintain clinical sites, coordinate clinical contracts, and obtain qualified preceptors at each clinical facility. Establish and maintain working relationships with staff within the clinical sites. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree (doctorate preferred) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education at the time the degree was conferred, in perfusion, and education in related sciences such as biology, anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, exercise physiology, kinesiology. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as a perfusionist. Minimum of three (3) years of pedagogical teaching experience (or instructional methodology) relevant to science courses within an academic setting. Highly developed interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Ability to create and maintain collegial relationships with internal and external team members. Commitment to the mission of NKU, College of Health and Human Services, and the program. Additional Qualifications Active engagement in professional organizations. Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre‑employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education Master's Degree Preferred Education Doctorate #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.