"Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy, Position # 129270"

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy, Position # 129270

Company: University of West Florida

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Category: Respiratory Care

Type: Full-Time

The Department of Health Sciences and Administration at the University of West Florida (UWF), in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for a 12-month, full-time position, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy. The salary for this in-person, non-tenure earning position will be commensurate with experience.

The University of West Florida is a regional comprehensive public university serving over 14,000 students. Established in 1963, UWF is located on a 1,600-acre wooded campus in Pensacola—the “City of Five Flags” and cradle of naval aviation. The city is home to the U.S. Naval Air Station, the Blue Angels, and neighboring Eglin Air Force Base. Pensacola is renowned for its sugar-white sand beaches and the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of America, known as the Emerald Coast.

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program welcomed its inaugural cohort in Spring 2026 and is provisionally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), reflecting a strong commitment to excellence and national standards in respiratory therapy education.

The faculty member will work collaboratively with the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, medical director, clinical affiliates, and university partners to support program effectiveness, accreditation compliance, and student success. Will be assigned to teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses within the Respiratory Therapy curriculum, or in other areas as departmental needs dictate. Off-campus travel to affiliated clinical sites in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and surrounding counties may be required.

Primary Teaching & Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Teach assigned didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses within the BSRT curriculum
2. Develop, update, and deliver course materials aligned with:
   • Program learning outcomes
   • NBRC credentialing expectations
   • Evidence-based respiratory care practice
3. Facilitate laboratory instruction, simulation activities, and clinical skills validation
4. Supervise and evaluate students in laboratory and/or clinical settings as assigned
5. Ensure safe, professional, and ethical clinical practice by students
6. Provide timely feedback and assessment of student performance
7. Participate in curriculum development and continuous quality improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in respiratory care, health sciences, education, management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Active, unencumbered respiratory therapy license eligible for practice in the program’s state prior to the start of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a health or health-related field from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching, supervising, and or evaluation of student in clinical/or laboratory settings
• Experience with:
  • Simulation-based education
  • Competency-based assessment
  • Clinical education or precepting
• Four (4) years of experience as a respiratory therapist, with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical respiratory care
• Two (2) years’ experience teaching as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC accredited program or as a clinical faculty member/preceptor for students of such programs Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Involvement in professional organizations (e.g., state or national RT associations)
• Familiarity with CoARC accreditation standards and outcomes assessment
• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Full details of responsibilities related to Teaching & Clinical, Professional & Service, Accreditation & Compliance, along with Professional and Work Expectations are listed in the position description found on the UWF Careers website.

Desired Start Date: August 8, 2026

Preferred Response Date: March 23, 2026, the position will remain open until filled.

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references to the online application. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

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