"Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director"

Posting Details

Position Details

Position Type Tenure Track

Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director

Classification Title Assistant or Associate Professor

College/Division College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)

Department Respiratory Care

Hiring Unit 

Work Location Klamath Falls

Appointment FTE (%) 1.0

Position Terms/Mo 9

Full/Part time Full Time

Annual Salary $55,000 - $73,000; based upon faculty rank

Position Summary

Department Summary 

The Respiratory Care program within the College of Health, Arts & Sciences at Oregon Tech offers a Bachelor of Science degree which integrates therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and a general education core with course work in scientific and leadership principles. The Respiratory Care program enables future registered respiratory therapists as physician extenders who, under medical direction, administer cardiopulmonary care, evaluate and assess pulmonary patients, and administer medications and diagnostic tests when appropriate. Their duties involve the use of many of the latest advances in medical arts, sciences and technology.

For more information about the Respiratory Care program, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/respiratory-care

Position Summary 

The Department of Respiratory Care within the College of Health, Arts & Sciences at Oregon Tech seeks applicants for a 9-month, tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor & Program Director (APPD).

The Assistant or Associate Professor & Program Director’s administrative responsibilities include:

Fiscal planning

Program planning and development

Ongoing assessment and analysis of all program activities

Ensuring that, in all aspects, the program meets the requirements of the CoARC Accreditation Standards

Additionally, the APPD’S educational responsibilities include continuous curriculum development and teaching didactic and/or laboratory courses throughout each academic year. The APPD works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Education to ensure the clinical education for program students is coordinated with didactic and laboratory activities and is sufficient to meet program outcomes required by the CoARC Standards; and encourage additional faculty to participate in the assessment process to build a strong program and culture.

The APPD has oversight of the online degree completion directives to ensure education for program students is consistent and high quality. In addition, the Program Director works collaboratively with the Satellite Coordinator for the proposed satellite program to ensure outcomes required by the CoARC standards are met.

The APPD is expected to participate in service and research. Examples include holding additional leadership roles within the institution or spending non-program time in clinical practice or research. It is also acceptable to engage in respiratory care professional association(s); such as in elected roles or committee participation.

As part of their professional development and service, the faculty member will have the opportunity to advance the department’s student success initiatives as related to the program across campuses. These opportunities could include building student pipelines and pathways, improving student retention, building student communities, and establishing university-community and university-industry partnerships in support of student projects and internship experiences. As part of program development, the APPD will consider regional opportunities for continued growth in Klamath Falls, Online, the Portland Metro campus; or, as assigned.

This position requires the APPD to provide 75% on campus instruction and 25% program management to fulfill their duties as a full time, 9-month, 1.0 FTE, tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor & Program Director. The successful candidate will have completed (or is eligible to complete) the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program as per CoARC requirements (prior to, or within a determined time from hire). 

Minimum Requirements 

Additional Requirements 

Master’s Degree in a Health or related Leadership discipline from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

A valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.

A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as an RRT with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical respiratory care.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.

Preferred Qualifications 

PhD or other terminal academic credential

Recent prior Program Director experience

Background in accreditation

History of research activity

Application Information

Recruitment Type External

Application Screening Begins 08/20/2024

Job Posting Close Date 

Special Instructions to Applicant 

Initial review of applications will begin on August 20th, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Professional References List

License/Certification

For additional information or support, please reach out to oithr@oit.edu 

Background/Pre-Employment Check 

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement 

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Professional References List

License/Certification

Optional Documents