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Oregon Institute of Technology

Respiratory Care PM Program Development Coordinator and Online Faculty

Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States, 97601


Position Type Tenure Track Working Title Respiratory Care PM Program Development Coordinator and Online Faculty Classification Title Assistant Professor College/Division College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS) Department Respiratory Care Hiring Unit Work Location Wilsonville Appointment FTE (%) 1.0 Position Terms/Mo 11 months Full/Part time Full Time Annual Salary $77,000 - $89,000

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 on the Portland-Metro campus of Oregon Tech, located in Wilsonville, OR, is seeking a full time (1.0 FTE), tenure-track faculty position.

This tenure-track faculty position at the Portland campus within the Respiratory Care Program holds two major roles. This position will serve as the developer and coordinator for a satellite program currently being developed for the Portland Metro campus. The satellite program is a joint program with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

Example responsibilities include assisting with the accreditation process and maintenance of, preparation of learning environment, cultivating partnerships, recruitment, instruction, and advising. This individual would work collaboratively with the Respiratory Care Program Director, based in Klamath Falls, OR, who serves as administrator for all modalities of the Program and OHSU personnel.

This position will also serve as the Director of the online degree completion program in Respiratory Care. As the Director, this individual will work collaboratively with the Respiratory Care Program Director and Online Education Office to ensure high quality (per NBRC/AARC guidelines) courses corresponding to the in-person curriculum offered at the Klamath Falls campus. Example responsibilities include ensuring consistency in curriculum, assisting with accreditation, student recruitment, instruction of courses, and advising students.

Additional responsibilities include service to the program, the University and/or profession, scholarly activities and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

* Master's Degree* A valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license; Respiratory Care Licensure by the State of Oregon* A minimum of four (4) years' experience as an RRT with at least two (2) years' experience in clinical respiratory care

Preferred Qualifications

* Doctorate or other terminal degree* Prior experience as an academic faculty member or clinical educator for a CoARC accredited program* Experience in online instruction and/or degree completion programs* Experience with CoARC accreditation* Leadership experience

Application Information

Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 10/07/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial review of applications will take place on October 7, 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.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:

Required Documents

* Resume* Cover Letter* Curriculum Vitae* Teaching Philosophy* Professional References List* License/Certification

Optional Documents

* Transcripts (Unofficial)* Letter of Recommendation

For additional information or support, please contact 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.