The Department of Respiratory Care at the College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS) is accepting applications for the role of Associate/Assistant Professor at the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech. 

Job Description:

The position provides instruction in both respiratory care didactic and laboratory courses. The faculty member must be well-rounded and creative in their teaching methods and approaches. They should have the ability to present materials to students, while demonstrating the use of relevant medical equipment. Although teaching is an essential part of this position, the ability to work with students on applied research and/or scholarly work is also key to this position. Further, the position will work closely with the program director in developing current evidence-based courses in online learning with NBRC/AARC guidelines and content.

Department Information:

The College of Health, Arts and Sciences (HAS) is a multidisciplinary college offering degree programs at multiple locations within the Pacific Northwest. HAS is an expansive and diverse college that includes 10 academic units which develop leading professions health sciences such as dental hygiene, medical imaging technology, medical laboratory science, respiratory care, dentistry, and polysomnography, humanities, social sciences, communication, and mathematics. HAS faculty and staff embraces the opportunity to fulfill Oregon Tech’s mission of providing hands-on education for real-world achievement, utilizing innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and delivering progressive extension programs.

For more information, visit http://www.oit.edu/has

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Initial review of applications will begin on March 20, 2023. 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, visit:  https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/5731

Then, upload the following elements to your application:

1. A brief cover letter outlining qualifications specific to this position
2. A Curriculum Vitae
3. A brief statement of your teaching philosophy
4. A brief description of potential research projects that could involve undergraduates

Optional Elements:

1. A brief statement on how you view/promote diversity (please upload in the “other document” section of required documents)
2. A list of three professional references

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 Resources.

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Qualification Requirements:

• Master’s Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by the National Board or Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Licensure by the State of Oregon
• At least 5 years of hospital care experience with educational background in academia, medical facility or student/new hire orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or other terminal degree
• Previous or current instructor in a respiratory care program
• Experience with CoARC accreditation
• Familiarity with conducting institutional assessments
• Experience in student advisement
• Current AARC membership