Visiting Professor, Respiratory Therapy Program

Visiting Professor, Respiratory Therapy Program

Job no: P49002
Work type: Full time temporary
Location: Sewell, New Jersey (RCSJ Location)

Position Description:

Rowan University is accepting applications for the position of full-time temporary Visiting Professor in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Offering entry-level and degree-advancement programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, the Rowan University Respiratory Therapy program is located in the new Health Sciences Center on the campus of Rowan College of Jersey in Sewell, NJ. The entry-level and degree-advancement baccalaureate programs hold provisional accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

The successful candidate will be expected to be a collaborative member of a dynamic team and to assist with the ongoing development and implementation of the new BS in Respiratory Therapy Entry into Practice program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach didactic and laboratory courses in the program, maintain currency in content and pedagogy through professional development, and provide service to the department in which the program is housed.

The Respiratory Therapy program at Rowan is administratively housed within the Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing and Health Professions. The successful candidate will hold a one-year Visiting Professor position and will report to the Program Director. They will be expected to assist with curriculum and course development within the program, including lab courses, as well as with program assessment, in addition to teaching courses as a full-time faculty member.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Teach primarily in the entry-level program, including didactic, lab, and virtual courses
• Demonstrate current working knowledge of respiratory care and best practices
• Assist in coordinating effective and meaningful assessment of program outcomes and student learning outcomes
• Assist with initial and follow up accreditation reporting
• Contribute to continuing development of entry-level program curricula
• Assist with development and implementation strategies for student retention and success
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a health science or related field
• Associate degree/equivalent or higher in respiratory therapy from an accredited institution
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapy credential and current NJ state license
• Preferred minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
• Minimum of two (2) years’ 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
• Experience teaching in various classroom settings (clinical, lab, classroom, virtual)
• Utilization of innovative teaching methods incorporating technology, including on-line resources
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology or proven ability to learn these skills
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to fulfill the essential functions of the job. Instruction in use of equipment and activities associated with patient care replicates the clinical setting and requires physical capacity comparable to that of a practicing respiratory therapist. Candidates must be able to meet the criteria listed below related to mobility, physical endurance, motor skills (fine & gross), tactile, visual, hearing, and mental/attitudinal standards:

Mobility and strength sufficient to support and move patients, large gas cylinders and large bulky equipment. Must be able to lift objects weighing 40 pounds.

Physical endurance ability sufficient to work in a clinical setting for eight (8) to twelve (12) hours performing physical tasks requiring physical energy without jeopardizing patient safety.

Fine and gross motor skills sufficient to handle equipment and provide safe and effective patient care; steady arm and hand movements while manipulating objects or assisting patients.

Bilateral tactile ability sufficient to manipulate syringes and other small pieces of equipment and sufficient to assess patients before and after therapy.

Visual ability sufficient to see, adjust and monitor ventilator and other equipment settings. Visual ability sufficient to assess and monitor patients.

Auditory ability sufficient to hear and understand patients and staff. Auditory ability sufficient to assess and monitor patient sounds, and to hear equipment and patient monitoring device alarms.

Mental/attitudinal ability sufficient to interact with patients and other health care personnel in providing appropriate patient care, exhibiting attitudes and actions consistent with the ethical standards of the profession.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must contain a letter of interest that includes a clear description of experience and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system.

Applications close: open until filled
Start Date for Position: September 1^st, 2024

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges.

Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and the development of public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The application for this position must be submitted through our online application system. To apply, submit a cover letter and a detailed resume including a statement of teaching interests and experience, names/contact information of two references and a copy of your unofficial/official transcript of your highest degree.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.