Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator

Position Title: Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator

Department: Allied Health

Campus Location: Washburn University

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by May 15, 2024

Position Summary: Washburn University's Allied Health Department invites applications for the position of Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator, Lecturer. The Allied Health Department offers nationally accredited programs and offerings at multiple levels including associate, bachelor, and masters degrees. The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator, Lecturer has a start date of July 1, 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter. This position is a 12-month full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointment.

Essential Functions:

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester or a full workload as defined by the faculty handbook

• Teach and develop Allied Health Department courses in assigned modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, Zoom, etc.)

• Advise students, maintain office hours in accordance with SAS and university policy, attend meetings, and engage in service activities in the Allied Health Department, the School of Applied Studies, the University, the profession, and the community

• Must hold and maintain a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Kansas license

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)

• Minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least two years in clinical respiratory care

• Minimum of two years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs

• Demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from all backgrounds

• Must hold and maintain a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Kansas license

• Official transcripts will be required at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master's degree in a healthcare or closely related field

• College/Post-secondary teaching experience

• Experience in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising

• Experience in program planning and assessment

• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For questions regarding this position, please email Mark Kohls, chair of the Allied Health Department, at mark.kohls@washburn.edu.

Background Check Required

Washburn is an EOE and is dedicated to providing a student-centered and teaching-focused academic and work environment. We seek candidates who are committed to Washburn's efforts to create a campus climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education.

Washburn University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status.

Washburn University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants for employment. If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please email benefits@washburn.edu or call 785-670-1538 at least five (5) business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.