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Senior Lecturer, Respiratory Therapy Program

Apply now Job no: 498499
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Sewell, New Jersey, Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - School of Nursing & Health Professions

Rowan University is accepting applications for the position of Senior Lecturer in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Offering entry-level and degree-advancement programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, the Rowan University Respiratory Therapy program is located in the new Health Sciences Center on the campus of Rowan College of South Jersey in Sewell, NJ.  The entry-level and degree-advancement baccalaureate programs hold provisional accreditation by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and will enroll students beginning in the Fall 2023 term.  The successful candidate will be expected to be a highly effective member of a dynamic team and to assist with the development and implementation of the new BS in Respiratory Therapy Entry into Practice program. Responsibilities will include teaching didactic and laboratory courses in the program, participating in assessment activities, maintaining currency in content and pedagogy through professional development, and providing service to the department in which the program is housed.

The Respiratory Therapy program at Rowan is administratively housed within the Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing and Health Professions. This is a full-time ten-month non-tenure-track appointment renewable for multi-year contracts. The successful candidate will hold a Senior Lecturer faculty appointment and will report to the Program Director.

Responsibilities of the Position:

  • Teach primarily in the entry-level program and occasionally in the degree advancement program, including didactic, lab, and virtual courses
  • Demonstrate current working knowledge of respiratory care and best practices
  • Coordinate effective and meaningful assessment of program outcomes and student learning outcomes
  • Assist with initial and follow up accreditation reporting
  • Contribute to development of entry-level program curricula
  • Assist with development and implementation strategies for student retention and success
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a health science or related field
  • Associate degree/equivalent or higher in respiratory therapy from an accredited institution
  • Valid Registered Respiratory Therapy credential and current NJ state license
  • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs
  • Experience teaching in various classroom settings (clinical, lab, classroom, virtual)
  • Utilization of innovative teaching methods incorporating technology, including on-line resources 
  • Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology or proven ability to learn these skills
  • Ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

 

Supplemental Information:

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to fulfill the essential functions of the job.  Instruction in use of equipment and activities associated with patient care replicates the clinical setting and requires physical capacity comparable to that of a practicing respiratory therapist based on the O*NET summary of work activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles)

The position is available September 1, 2023. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must contain a letter of interest that includes a clear description of experience and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system.

Salary: Minimum $93,303.70

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

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