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Director of Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Instructor

Employer
South Dakota State University
Location
Brookings, South Dakota, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Nov 4, 2024
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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Director of Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Instructor

Posting Number
F01535P

Department
SDSU-Allied & Population Health

Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings

Posting Text

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education and developing dynamic academic programs? The Allied and Population Health Department at South Dakota State University ( SDSU ) is seeking a dedicated leader to join our team as a Program Director and Clinical Instructor for our Respiratory Therapy Program. In this role, you’ll manage and advance departmental initiatives, champion curriculum improvements, and play an active part in shaping the direction of our department. You’ll have the opportunity to foster student success, ensure accreditation compliance, and lead with a commitment to excellence in education, service, and community engagement. Join us and make a meaningful impact in healthcare education! This position is located in Brookings and is a 12-month, non-tenure track, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The Allied and Population Health Department at SDSU is part of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. We offer dynamic academic programs with high job placement and board pass rates. Faculty enjoy a collaborative working environment, often sharing office space with healthcare practitioners. Our programs support students with scholarships, sponsorships, and paid internships, while flexible online options and certificates allow working professionals to advance their education. The department is also home to the Community Practice Innovations Center, focusing on research in access to care and population health, offering students unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge healthcare research.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Fulfill the responsibilities of the Program Director as specified in the Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice document of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
  • Organize and teach courses for the Respiratory Care Program that align with CoARC and NBRC objectives/learning outcomes.
  • Oversee curriculum development and assessment of Respiratory Care Program courses.
  • Day to day departmental management and development.
  • Develop and apply effective mechanisms for course and curriculum improvement, including periodic surveys of graduates.
  • Provide leadership by example through active participation in service to school, university and community.
  • Oversee student recruitment, selection and advancement.
  • Provide resource management, student success and implementation of teaching and learning best practices for the department.
  • Participation in faculty evaluation related to the education mission.
  • Direct, oversee, and maintain compliance standards in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
SALARY RANGE :
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $85,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS :
We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
  • Master’s degree in respiratory care or an associated field from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( USDE ).
  • Valid RRT credential and current state license, or eligibility to earn licensure in South Dakota.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple levels within health systems.
  • Experience or potential to mentor junior faculty in areas of teaching, service and professional goals.
  • Potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs.
  • Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.
APPLICATION PROCESS :
SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
10/23/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
11/13/2024

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $85,000

Duration of the Term
12 months

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Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Term

Proposed Rank
Instructor

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of South Dakota State University is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as an NCAA Division I member with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school, and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Chris Robbins at Christopher.Robbins@sdstate.edu .

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  1. Cover Letter
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South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive higher- education institution. As South Dakota’s Morrill Act land-grant university, SDSU had a fall 2023 enrollment of 11,505, with students coming from 48 states and 74 countries. Students can choose from 88 majors, 38 specializations, 104 minors, 39 master’s degree programs, 16 Ph.D. programs and two professional doctorates. The university also offers courses at various off-campus sites as well as undergraduate and graduate programs online through the Office of Continuing and Distance Education.

Named the 33rd safest college town by SafeWise (2022), Brookings (pop. 23,993) is just 55 miles north of Sioux Falls on Interstate 29, 200 miles from Minneapolis and 400 miles east of Rapid City and the Black Hills. Students from communities in Nebraska, North Dakota and Iowa also find SDSU within an easy day’s drive.

The Division of Research and Economic Development works closely with university researchers, business leaders and other sponsors to promote faculty expertise aimed at solving real-world problems in society and industry. The university is a leader in bioprocessing, agriculture and precision agriculture, remote sensing and life sciences.

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