Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education

About the role

The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education (DCE). The position is tenure track and will begin as soon as possible upon completion of the candidate search.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Curriculum/course education development
• Teaching courses in the entry-level and degree advancement BSRT programs
• Working with clinical setting partners
• Engaging in scholarship activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations) related to the discipline
• Engaging in service activities at the university, professional and community levels
• Participation at the national and state level in professional organizations and activities
• Contribution to community well-being through service related to professional and other expertise
• Supporting the mission of the program and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions

Required Knowledge And Skills

• To qualify for the Assistant Professor position, the candidate must have a Master's Degree.
• The Candidate Must Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Indiana state license.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching, either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits!

About The College

The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with other healthcare professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities is substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching. The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports online and in-classroom teaching. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.

About The Department

To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://www.usi.edu/health.

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” Near The Top Right Of This Page To Complete An Application And Upload Application Materials To The Attention Of The Search Committee Chair. Application Materials Should Include:

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Current Indiana state license

Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Maty Phillips, search committee chair, at mlphillips5@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.