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Professor and Chair, Department of Respiratory Care

Chestnet, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77554


Professor and Chair, Department of Respiratory Care

School of Health Professions

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) - Galveston, TexasThe UTMB Department of Respiratory CareThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Department of Respiratory Care in the School of Health Professions (SHP) recently earned the American Association for Respiratory Care Apex Recognition Award. This award distinguishes programs for their commitment to excellence in professional development and the education of respiratory therapists.Professor and Chair of Respiratory CareThe University of Texas Medical Branch is actively seeking a Professor and Chair of Respiratory Care at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will work with the Department Associate Chair for Education and Program Directors, providing leadership and direction to departmental faculty on curriculum and instruction. They will also ensure that accreditation standards are met and that best educational practices are known and applied by faculty.Duties and Responsibilities:Departmental Management and Development.Develop and apply effective mechanisms for course and curriculum improvement, including periodic surveys of graduates.Fiscal Management, Research and scholarly work.Actively participate in schoolwide direction-setting and governance.Demonstrate leadership by example in service to school, university and community.Student Recruitment, Selection and Advancement.Resource management, student success and implementation of teaching and learning best practices.Participation in faculty evaluation related to the education mission.Position Requirements:An Academic Doctorate Degree is preferred.PhD degree or equivalent in foundational discipline related to Respiratory Therapy.Eligible for an appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level.Experience in mentoring junior faculty in development, teaching, and education research.Excellent communication skills including the ability to resolve conflict and transparency.A licensed Respiratory Therapist eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.Preferred Skills/Qualifications:Minimum of three (3) years of administrative responsibilities, evidence of extramural funding, supervisory abilities, and leadership roles.A track record of starting or growing a respiratory program within an academic institution.Established record of administrative responsibilities and scholarly accomplishments.A solid record of clinical mastery.Income Package:

Salary will be commensurate with Academic rank, qualifications, experience, and educational background. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as many other potential incentives.Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Skott Harrington via email, saharrin@utmb.edu. Please be sure to include a preferred contact method.UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status.

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