"Open Rank Faculty in Respiratory Therapy"

Job Summary

Job ID 293178

Position # 20000273

The Department of Allied Health Professions-Respiratory Therapy in the College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The faculty member will provide instruction for students in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Instruction will consist of didactic and clinical environments, not concurrent with patient care, supervising in a clinical setting as assigned. Participate in scholarship activities to include research, presentations, and publications and participate in service to the institution, college and department by serving on committees at all levels.

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 mentorship 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, mentorship, 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.

Associate Professor- mid-level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor- senior-level career faculty member with 10 or more years of experience in related field to include five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree, specialty credentials, additional years 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.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

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.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

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.

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.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912