Posting Details

　　Position TitleClinical/Practice Track - Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor in Respiratory Therapy(Non Tenure-Track)

　　External Link to Posting

　　CollegeCollege of Health and Human Services - 315 College

　　Dept/SchoolSchool of Health and Applied Human Sciences - 31530

　　Vacancy Number16F-586

　　Position Number593

　　Location of WorkplaceMain UNCW Campus

　　Brief Summary of Work for this Position

　　The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (

　　BSRSP) degree program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (

　　UNCW) seeks a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track Clinical/Practice track faculty member at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor. Appointment is dependent on qualifications relative to university and college standards. The successful candidate will be appointed on a 3-year contract that is renewable based on performance and are eligible to apply for promotion to higher Clinical/Practice Track ranks.The

　　RSP program is housed in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (

　　SHAHS) within the College of Health and Human Services (

　　CHHS). The program is delivered as a 4-year residential program and as a degree advancement, online accelerated program, specifically designed for respiratory care therapists in the workforce. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to Southeastern North Carolina or the Wilmington area and maintain a campus presence as part of the

　　SHAHS faculty.The role of the successful candidate will involve teaching face-to-face and online courses, and mentoring students in a clinical/professional/practice setting. The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate will reflect a strong commitment to clinical/field teaching (in the real world, laboratory or through use of simulation learning and supervision), professional practice, community, and regional engagement and impact activities, and applied scholarship related to professional practice.Appointment begins August 12, 2024.

　　Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

　　Applicants must have the following qualifications:

　　Master's degree in respiratory care/therapy, education, or allied-health related discipline from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of North Carolina or eligible to obtainRCP License in the state.Clinical experience as a full-time, registered respiratory therapist (RRT).Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

　　Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:

　　Earned doctoral degree in respiratory care/therapy, education, or allied-health related discipline from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency.Two or more years of full-time clinical experience as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT).Evidence of successful teaching experience in multiple delivery formats, including online (traditional and/or accelerated) and face-to-face on-campus lecture, in Respiratory Care or a closely-related curriculum.Previous experience with professional organizations and accreditation in respiratory care (CoARC).Evidence of successful community involvement, including the ability to develop and sustain formal partnerships with relevant healthcare-related agencies.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the college and university.Accomplishments in scholarship, publications, and presentations associated with the position.Strong relationship-building skills with studentsRequired Certificatio s or Licensure

　　Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of North Carolina or eligible to obtainRCP license in the state.Primary Function of Organizational Unit

　　The

　　Bachelors of Science in Respiratory Therapy (

　　BSRSP) at

　　UNCW prepares graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by Registered Respiratory Therapists (

　　RRT). Graduates are prepared to address the need for healthcare leaders in the field of respiratory care. The

　　BSRSP features two options; a four-year, residential, regular-term instruction option (

　　RTI) and a degree completion option delivered in UNCW's online, accelerated program (

　　OAP) format. These options target two distinct student populations including traditional, 4-year residential students seeking entry-level preparation (4-year baccalaureate) and associate degree-prepared RRT's (degree completion).

　　College/School Information:

　　The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (

　　SHAHS) has six undergraduate degree programs:

　　Public HealthExercise ScienceHealthful Living and Fitness EducationTourism, Recreation, and SportRecreation TherapyRespiratory TherapyThe

　　SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

　　Athletic TrainingHealthcare AdministrationGerontology with 4+1 options:(Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / GerontologyRecreation Therapy / GerontologyExercise Science / GerontologyThe

　　SHAHS also supports a Masters of Arts in Teaching (

　　MAT) and a Masters of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education.

　　Minors are offered in:

　　GerontologyHealthRecreation, Sport Leadership, and Tourism ManagementYoga StudiesAssistance Dog TrainingThe

　　SHAHS is located in the newly constructed Veterans Hall.

　　College/School Information

　　The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the