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Director of Clinical Education (DCE)/Asst/Associate Professor: Respiratory Therapy

Employer
Missouri Western State University
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 13, 2021

Job Details

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Position Title

Director of Clinical Education (DCE)/Asst/Associate Professor: Respiratory Therapy

Job Description

The School of Nursing and Health Professions seeks applications for the position of Tenure-track, Assistant/Professor and Director of Clinical Education ( DCE ) for our new Bachelor’s Degree level, Respiratory Therapy Program.

Location: St Joseph, Missouri

This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of the clinical experience portion of the program. The DCE is responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences offered to students including development of clinical objectives, planning and coordinating clinical experiences, administrative duties, and continuous review/revision of the program. The DCE will work in collaboration with the program director to ensure students are prepared to pass the NRBC exam and to independently work as a respiratory therapist upon graduation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
Directing the clinical experiences as specified by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy (CoARC). This involves:
  • Preparing clinical rotation schedules
  • Serving as the liaison for clinical affiliation locations
  • Developing and teaching courses aligned with CoARC and the NBRC’s objectives/learning outcomes
  • Developing and revising curriculum to ensure student clinical exposures are coordinated with didactic and laboratory education.
  • Additional responsibilities will include maintaining office hours; participating in appropriate professional development activities: advising students, promoting excellence in teaching and service by setting high standards of academic and professional performance; evaluation and reporting student performance and progress; maintaining accurate records; assisting the Director of the Respiratory Therapy Program in academic and administrative matters, managing and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classroom or laboratory use; staying abreast of new trends and ideas in Respiratory Therapy and provide recruitment and matriculation direction for students.
  • Teaching: teach undergraduate and graduate students in a specific field of expertise; participation in programs that promote instructional development in the discipline; develop and manage curricular materials, ensuring that they meet departmental and university standards; participation in campus initiatives related to teaching such as learning communities, honors programs, and applied learning.
  • Scholarship: engage in scholarly and creative activities leading to peer-reviewed artifacts, performances, and/or exhibitions including basic research or creative expression, reviews and/or integrates prior research, applies current knowledge and innovations to important practices, and focuses on the nature and improvement of teaching.
  • Service: document students’ attendance, participation, and academic progress by giving and grading assignments, projects, quizzes and/or examinations that lead to a final grade; plan and create lectures, in-class activities, and assignments; maintain currency in one’s area of expertise and discipline; provide academic advising and support related to the academic progress of students; is accessible to students outside the classroom, providing ample periods of time for counseling and mentoring students in matters related to academic success; engage in service activities in support of departmental, college, and university needs; service supporting community outreach; and service to relevant professional organizations; participate in student recruitment efforts as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field
• Active RRT credential.
• Missouri state respiratory therapy license upon hire.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory therapy.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of a CoARC-accredited school.
• AHA BLS, BLS Instructor, and ACLS provider certified before participating in the clinical environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Excellent Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
•Excellent teaching skills with an ability to coordinate with the faculties and students from diverse cultural backgrounds
•Strong organizational skills
•Ability to multitask
•Ability to engage large groups of people with complicated material
•Able to teach with appropriate real-world experience
•Able to demonstrate confidence teaching and presenting in a public forum
•Technologically adept: can utilize electronic communications, online learning management systems, and other forms of technology related to the position
•Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
•Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcomes assessment

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds

FLSA

Exempt

Additional Demands

Hours may include evening hours

Hours of Work

Varied depending on classes.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S346P

Open Date

12/13/2021

Priority Deadline

07/01/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Company

Missouri Western State University

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