Assistant Professor in Respiratory Therapy
Job Summary
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The faculty member will provide instruction for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program.
Responsibilities
- Teaching - 80%
- Teach courses as assigned to meet program and curriculum needs.
- Provide leadership in academic instruction and clinical education, ensuring high-quality learning experiences.
- Contribute to ongoing program evaluation and participate in curriculum development initiatives.
- Provide mentor-ship and guidance to faculty colleagues and clinical educators to support program growth and improvement.
- Foster and maintain professional connections with relevant organizations, community partners, advisory boards, and accreditation bodies.
- Scholarship - 10%
- Engage in ongoing scholarly work, producing peer-reviewed scholarly products (e.g., publications, presentations, funded research).
- Contribute to advancing the field of Respiratory Therapy through research, grants, and dissemination of findings.
- Service - 10%
- Actively participate in student recruitment and admissions activities, including conducting interviews and reviewing applications.
- Serve on departmental, college, and institutional committees as assigned.
- Contribute to initiatives that support student success, including academic advising, mentor-ship, and professional development activities.
- Engage in service to the profession, including participation in professional associations, community outreach, and advocacy.
Required Qualifications
- Masters in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
- 4 years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- 2 years teaching in a registered CoARC accredited program OR a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.
- RTT Credential, Eligible for Georgia RCP License
- Assistant Professor- early-level career as a faculty member 0-4 years' experience in related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree, specialty credentials, additional years of experience.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
About Us
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce.
As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.
College/Department Information
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce.
Location
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
How To Apply
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
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