Open Rank, Tenure Line Faculty in Radiation Therapy

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Open Rank, Tenure Line Faculty in Radiation Therapy

Job Posting Number

20234TTL

Job Location

Round Rock

Department

Radiation Therapy Program

Position Description

The Radiation Therapy Program at Texas State University is seeking a dynamic, innovative educator who is passionate about teaching and mentoring radiation therapy students and helping them achieve their academic goals. Qualified candidates not only have a strong desire for teaching, but are also committed to research, scholarship, and service.

This is a full time nine-month tenure-track appointment, with possible summer employment. Rank and salary will be commensurate with candidate’s experience and qualifications; candidates will be considered for the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor.

Responsibilities will include participation in curriculum development and teaching courses across the program which can include didactic and laboratory courses. Courses are taught in person on the Texas State University Round Rock campus. A research agenda is required, as well as academic service to the program, college, and university. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

1. Earned Master’s degree, or if in progress, must be awarded prior to start of academic term (start date). As a B.S. in Radiation Therapy is a terminal degree, a Master’s in any health science, business/ administration, or educational field from an accredited university is acceptable.
2. Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ( ARRT ) certification in Radiation Therapy.
3. Holds (or is eligible to obtain) Texas Medical Board licensure.
4. Demonstrates current clinical competence as a Radiation Therapist with at least three years clinical work experience.

• Appointment to the assistant professor rank requires a minimum of three years working in a radiation therapy clinic, evidence of scholarly activity (or attempted scholarly activity), and membership in professional organizations (e.g., ASRT, AEIRS, etc.).
• In addition to the requirements for the assistant professor rank, appointment to the associate professor rank requires an established research publication record with demonstrated funding attempts, evidence of teaching excellence in RTT curriculum (minimum five years), and service leadership accomplishments.
• An appointment to the professor rank requires an extensive research publication record with funding, evidence of teaching excellence in RTT curriculum (minimum 10 years), and major service leadership accomplishments.
• The eligible candidate will receive the appropriate rank based on university and program standards.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Earned Ph.D. or doctorate from an accredited program in education, public health, or related area.
2. Experience in higher education including accreditation, program review, assessment, and curriculum design.
3. Scholarly activity (ex. publications, scholarly presentations, grant activity).
4. Commitment and interest in future scholarly/ creative activity.
5. Professional engagement/activity.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39058 .

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by September 15, 2022: a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, curriculum vitae, names and address of three references.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

Spring 2023

Posting Date

07/22/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:

09/15/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including 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.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

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.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39058
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Licensure
2. Certifications
3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
4. DD 214/DD1300
5. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please select the rank you are applying for.
   • Assistant Professor
   • Associate Professor
   • Professor
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
3. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)