Adjunct Instructor, Respiratory Care

About the role

The Department of Agriculture, Biology and Health Sciences seeks applications from qualified individuals interested in part-time teaching positions as adjunct instructors in their Respiratory Care program. Teaching assignments are conducted on the campuses of Cameron University and Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of nine credit hours during a semester.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include a graduate of an accredited program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree level) in respiratory care;
• Oklahoma licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner;
• Certified Respiratory Therapist;
• Three years as a practicing Respiratory Therapist;
• Two years of critical care experience;
• One year precepting new hires or students of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program;
• Individual must be able to abide by current and future clinical site requirements as mandated by each site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT);
• Master’s degree in Respiratory Care or related healthcare field;
• Relevant teaching experience in Respiratory Care or other related healthcare field.

About the Program

The A.A.S. in Respiratory Care program is accredited by CoARC. It has been in operation continuously since 1999. The program is now an undergraduate degree program at Cameron University, with professional courses taught at Great Plains Technology Center through a continuing partnership. Students engage in clinical practice at nine hospitals across southwest Oklahoma and in Oklahoma City. The program accepts a maximum of thirteen students annually, with a 16-month curriculum and clinical experience.

Institution

Cameron University (http://www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for its citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in various studies. The university is located near Fort Sill, providing opportunities for cultural diversity and frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of over 100,000 and is adjacent to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Applying

• All applications must be submitted electronically.
• Required documents include a cover letter that includes availability, current CV/Resume, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), and three professional references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, and/or email addresses).

Contact for additional information

For further information about the department, visit this link. Additional contact information is available at (580) 581-2373 or michaelh@cameron.edu.

Location

This position is located at 2800 W. Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK. View the Google Map in full screen.