University Faculty Respiratory Therapy

University Faculty Respiratory Therapy

Requisition Number: F00210P: Respiratory Therapy

Job Description:
The Respiratory Therapy department seeks an innovative educator possessing the qualities to advance the profession as evolving clinical competence requires. The successful candidate will help implement curriculum documenting and emphasizing students attaining clinical competence in a lab setting prior to hospital practical rotations.

Job Duties:
This individual will predominantly teach courses to include REST 2140; Therapeutic Modalities, REST 2160; Equipment Management Lab with mechanical ventilation, REST 3260; Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care, and REST 3270; Adult Critical Care but may have split assignments for other courses as the department requires. The position is 10 months, tenure track appointment with 2 hrs. released time per semester to coordinate labs, manage space, order supplies, and maintain equipment. In addition, the individual will coordinate with the department chair to select and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Regularly meet and participate in committee assignments representing the department interests. All faculty are required to plan, implement, and design curriculum as developing professional and workforce requirements dictate. Other duties include assisting with awarding scholarships by reviewing and discussing candidates with department personnel.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required.
A minimum of three years clinical experience or equivalent clinical and teaching experience combined.
Currently licensed in the state of Utah, or the ability to acquire a Utah license.
A RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications:
Basic knowledge and understanding of computer technology and skill to communicate and write effectively. Doctoral degree preferred from a regionally accredited institution. Teaching experience in higher education, clinical expertise in adult critical care, neonatal, asthma educator, sleep, and/or credentials in area of expertise, i.e., ACCS, NPS, R-CPFT, RpsgT, AE-C. Demonstrated scholarship activity, record of success in published research in professional journals, and the ability to integrate innovative technology in Respiratory Therapy education.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 09/07/2021
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Screening of applications will begin October 7, 2021. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/14462

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