Director of Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Instructor
Working Title: Director of Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Instructor
Posting Number: F01535P
Department: SDSU-Allied & Population Health
Physical Location of Position (City): Brookings
Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education and developing dynamic academic programs? The Allied and Population Health Department at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a dedicated leader to join our team as a Program Director and Clinical Instructor for our Respiratory Therapy Program. In this role, you’ll manage and advance departmental initiatives, champion curriculum improvements, and play an active part in shaping the direction of our department. You’ll have the opportunity to foster student success, ensure accreditation compliance, and lead with a commitment to excellence in education, service, and community engagement. Join us and make a meaningful impact in healthcare education! This position is located in Brookings and is a 12-month, non-tenure track, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
The Allied and Population Health Department at SDSU is part of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. We offer dynamic academic programs with high job placement and board pass rates. Faculty enjoy a collaborative working environment, often sharing office space with healthcare practitioners. Our programs support students with scholarships, sponsorships, and paid internships, while flexible online options and certificates allow working professionals to advance their education. The department is also home to the Community Practice Innovations Center, focusing on research in access to care and population health, offering students unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge healthcare research.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fulfill the responsibilities of the Program Director as specified in the Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice document of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Organize and teach courses for the Respiratory Care Program that align with CoARC and NBRC objectives/learning outcomes.
- Oversee curriculum development and assessment of Respiratory Care Program courses.
- Day to day departmental management and development.
- Develop and apply effective mechanisms for course and curriculum improvement, including periodic surveys of graduates.
- Provide leadership by example through active participation in service to school, university, and community.
- Oversee student recruitment, selection, and advancement.
- Provide resource management, student success, and implementation of teaching and learning best practices for the department.
- Participation in faculty evaluation related to the education mission.
- Direct, oversee, and maintain compliance standards in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
SALARY RANGE: The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $85,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
BENEFITS: We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in respiratory care or an associated field from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- Valid RRT credential and current state license, or eligibility to earn licensure in South Dakota.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple levels within health systems.
- Experience or potential to mentor junior faculty in areas of teaching, service, and professional goals.
- Potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs.
- Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.
APPLICATION PROCESS: SDSU accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco-free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students.
Posting Date: 10/23/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date: 11/13/2024
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $85,000
Duration of the Term: 12 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Tenure Status: Term
Proposed Rank: Instructor
Appointment Type: Regular
Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment.
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