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Job ID: 221357

Position # 20000273

Augusta University, invites applications for a 12-month faculty position in the Bachelors of Science Respiratory Therapy Program housed in the Department of Undergraduate Health Professions, College of Allied Health Sciences. The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the development and delivery of lectures and laboratory courses, teaching in the classroom, online, laboratory and clinical rotations. The candidate should expect to teach 24 credit hours or the equivalent during the year. Additional responsibilities include service and assisting with recruitment activities, admissions and advisement processes for the program; assisting the Program Director with program-related assessment and administrative tasks, and providing service (public, professional and institutional) and research/scholarly activity in accordance with effort allocation. Candidates will find an academic environment that encourages research activities such as professional presentations and publication of peer reviewed articles. This is a 12-month appointment. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The Board of Regents and Augusta University are committed to helping employees pursue growth and development. The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to promote professional growth of full-time employees. Tuition assistance is the waiver of up to nine hours of tuition for employees enrolled in courses on the Augusta University campus and at other University System of Georgia (USG) institutions per semester.

College Marketing Statement         

The Community

Nestled along the banks of the Savannah River, Augusta is the second largest city in Georgia. It is renowned internationally for its annual Masters Golf Tournament. Known as the "Garden City", Augusta

features picturesque and friendly neighborhoods, low cost of living, and plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities. It is a growing and thriving city which was recently ranked 22nd of the 367 U.S. metropolitan areas that Kiplinger's Personal Finance considered for its list of Best Cities for the Next Decade. Augusta has many artistic organizations including the Augusta Opera Association, the Augusta

Ballet, the Fort Gordon Dinner Theater, the Augusta Players, the Augusta Symphony, the Morris Museum of Art and the Augusta Museum of History to name a few. Major metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, GA,

Columbia, SC, and Charlotte, NC are within a short driving distance, as are many scenic destinations, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic coast, and historic locations, including Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC.

Minimum Requirements         

Minimum qualifications at the time of employment include a Bachelor’s degree with plans to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree in the next few years, the RRT credential, eligibility for a Georgia RCP license, and proven experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with current clinical experience in ICU. Advanced credentials and experience in classroom, laboratory, or clinical instruction courses in an accredited respiratory therapy program or a hospital based educational setting are expected.

Preferred Qualifications         

Preferred qualifications include at least two years on the faculty of a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program, a masters or doctoral degree; demonstrated interpersonal, technical, and educational skills for organization and delivery of professional discipline content, curriculum, implementation of instruction, counseling, and evaluation; high-level knowledge and skills with web-based learning platforms such as Desire2Learn, ECHO 360, interactive educational techniques/technology, distance learning; ability to collaborate with several academic programs, departments, faculty and clinical affiliates; ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate tact, discretion and professionalism; commitment to student success, goal oriented and enthusiastic with the ability to adapt to change; excellent presentation; computer literacy with MS Office Suite (Word, Power-Point, Excel); willingness to accept leadership roles in areas of need in the program.

About Us         

The Department of Undergraduate Health Professions (UHP) is formed by eight allied health programs. Additional information about the department and college can be found at: http://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/cdhs/

The University

Augusta University includes nine colleges and schools with nearly 9,000 students, over 1,000 full-time faculty, and nearly 7,000 staff. It houses the nation's eighth-largest medical school, the state's sole dental college, and an integrated health system. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region; address national and international issues in key areas; and establish Augusta University as a major presence, and contribute to the global and local community. More information is available at http://www.augusta.edu

Conditions of Employment         

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

How To Apply         

To be considered an applicant for this position your must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Equal Employment Opportunity         

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Other Information         

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.  "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.