About the Department
The Assistant Director of Clinical Affairs & Simulation Education supports Burrell College’s Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA) Program by overseeing clinical education operations, coordinating simulation-based learning, and contributing to curricular quality and student preparation. This role combines administrative oversight, instructional responsibilities, and active collaboration with students, faculty, and clinical partners to ensure high-quality experiential learning and program compliance.
- This position is Exempt.
- This position reports to the Program Director/CAO of the MHSA Program.
The selected candidate will support Burrell College’s organizational health initiatives, focusing on enhancing leadership, promoting clarity of purpose, improving communication, and reinforcing a respectful, purpose-driven culture. This role is key to fostering a healthy, high-performing organization that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration. https://burrell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Burrell-Organizational-Health-Info-Graphic-1.pdf
Position Duties
Clinical Affairs Leadership
- Coordinate and manage clinical rotations, schedules, site assignments, and student placement logistics.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Burrell College and clinical site partners.
- Support maintenance of affiliation agreements and ensure site compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Monitor student clinical performance and collaborate with the Program Director to address concerns or remediation needs.
- Recruit, onboard, and support clinical preceptors.
- Ensure students meet clinical competencies, case minimums, and evaluation milestones.
- Conduct site visits and support continuous improvement of clinical education experiences.
Simulation Education Leadership
- Develop, oversee, and implement simulation-based learning activities aligned with program learning outcomes.
- Maintain simulation lab environments, equipment, and procedural training resources.
- Facilitate high-fidelity simulations, task-trainer sessions, and skills labs.
- Integrate simulation into didactic and clinical curriculum through collaboration with faculty.
- Evaluate simulation scenarios, educational effectiveness, and student performance.
Teaching & Instruction
- Participate in the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of the Program’s curriculum.
- Advise and support students on academic, curricular, and career matters, including holding office hours, responding promptly to student questions, and guiding individual and group study and practice.
- Participate in faculty development activities; maintain proficiency in the discipline and awareness of emerging developments in the field through scholarly or professional engagement, as appropriate
- Develop, review, and update course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on academic and clinical performance.
Program Administration
- Participate in admissions processes, including student interviews and selection.
- Assist Program Director with program reviews and program assessment.
- Support ongoing curriculum mapping and ensure alignment with ARC-AA standards.
- Support program accreditation activities, including data collection, documentation, reporting, and participation in site visits.
- Maintain accurate student records, including clinical hours, case tracking, and simulation documentation.
- Support continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
- Serve on program and college committees, as assigned.
- Maintain all professional certifications, licenses, and continuing education requirements as applicable to the faculty member’s discipline.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other skills important to this position:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
- Commitment to company values
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to mentor students
- Commitment to Burrell College’s mission and values.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited program in an Anesthesiologist Assistant, master's degree, or higher.
- Minimum of five years clinical experience in anesthesiology or a closely related field.
- Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level.
- Advanced degree in education, leadership, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating clinical education or simulation.
- Familiarity with the AA profession and ARC-AA standards.
- Experience developing or managing clinical affiliations.
Other Qualifications
Working Conditions and Efforts:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This job is conducted in an office work environment,
- Approximately 90% of this position’s duties require the use of a computer.
- Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
- Typically, Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm
- May occasionally require evenings and weekends.
Melbourne, Florida:
The City of Melbourne lies along the Indian River Lagoon, a vast estuary loved by boaters, anglers, and those who just enjoy its quiet beauty. On the other side of the river, a portion of the city lies on a barrier island with many beach parks offering even more fun in the sun. Melbourne is just south of Cape Canaveral — home to the Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. You can watch launches from almost any point in the city or take a short drive up to the space center to get close to the action. While up there, you can visit Port Canaveral — an active shipping port with daily departures of cruise ships and deep-sea fishing boats. Melbourne has an international airport and is located next to a major interstate with easy access to Orlando and the attractions, Kennedy Space Center, and points beyond. Enjoy the benefits of Central Florida’s ideal coastal climate — mild winters and a lush blooming landscape year-round. Melbourne averages 242 sunny days annually with extremely mild winter seasons between 50° - 70° (F).
For more information, please visit: www.burrell.edu
Our Work Opportunities Page: https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to the College’s Mission.
Burrell College campuses and facilities are drug and tobacco free and comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). Employees and students shall not be involved with the unlawful use of controlled substances and/or illicit drugs.