Clinical Assistant Professor - Respiratory Care

Posting Information

Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor - Respiratory Care Job Posting Number 202481NTL Job Location Round Rock College/Division College of Health Professions Department/School Department of Respiratory Care Position Description

The Department of Respiratory Care at Texas State University invites applications for (2) two nontenure, clinical faculty positions on the Round Rock, TX campus. These positions are a nine-month appointment, with the opportunity for summer employment based on the department's needs. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities will include working closely with the existing Master of Science in Respiratory Care (MSRC) and Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care-Online (BSRC-O) Program Directors and faculty members to accomplish the following:

• Coordinate with TXST Global contacts for the MSRC/BSRC-O program.

• Assist in the development and monitoring of student learning outcomes for MSRC/BSRC-O Programs

• Coordinate MSRC/BSRC-O program and course changes with the department, college, and university curriculum processes.

• Coordinate with Curriculum Services for the program and course catalog and the Registrar's Office for the course schedule.

• Ensure consistency across MSRC/BSRC-O Canvas course sites and syllabi.

• Assist coordination in MSRC/BSRC-O course scheduling to enable year-round rolling enrollments.

• Chair and serve on MSRC/BSRC-O faculty committees to ensure consistency in course delivery.

• Coordinate department contributions to MSRC/BSRC-O marketing and promotional materials.

• Manage content of the RC Department website and social media sites related to the MSRC/BSRC-O programs.

• Assist the MSRC/BSRC-O Program Directors to recruit qualified students into programs.

• Assist the Department Chair to recruit qualified online faculty to meet delivery needs.

• Teach two or more course sections in the online MSRC/BSRC-O programs, as needed.

For information about the department visit the Department of Respiratory Care website.

Our department's mission is committed to the development of competent respiratory care professionals through academic and clinical learning of mastery competencies, the stimulation of professional growth through scientific curiosity, and the fostering of leadership skill development. The program is directed toward advancing critical-thinking skills in preparing graduates for cardiopulmonary, sleep, and leadership roles in various healthcare delivery systems. The curriculum is structured to encourage a lifelong habit of research advancement, continuing education, and professional skill growth.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Respiratory Care

• Must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Must hold a national credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care(NBRC)

• Must hold the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Texas or be eligible for a license

• Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required

• Current and contemporary competence in clinical practice or management.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.

• BLS and ACLS certified

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/Doctorate

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential

• Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential

• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential

• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) credential

• University teaching experience.

• Engaged in scholarship through relevant professional presentations, workshops, or publications.

• Leadership in relevant professional organization's.

• Documentation of online course preparation and delivery expertise.

• Documentation of recent and ongoing professional development.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46015

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by August 1, 2024:

• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

• Required and specified licenses

• Required and specified certifications

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant's skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the

Reference Letter section of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date Posting Date Evaluation of Applications Begins Full Consideration Date 08/01/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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