Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education

Title: Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education

Division: Provost's Office

Department: College of Nursing & Health Professions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education.

The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) of Respiratory Therapy.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include: curriculum/course education development; teaching courses in the BSRT program; working with our clinical setting partners; engaging in scholarship activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations) related to the discipline; engaging in service activities at the university, professional and community levels; participation at the national and state level in professional organizations and activities; contribution to community well-being through service related to professional and other expertise; and supporting the mission of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.

Required Knowledge and Skills

To qualify for the Clinical Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor position, the candidate must have a Master's Degree. Applicants considered at the rank of instructor must have the Master's degree awarded by January 1, 2025. The candidate must:
1. Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Indiana state license.
2. Have a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
3. Have a minimum of two (2) years of 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.

About USI  

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits .

About the College

To learn more about the University and the College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at health.usi.edu.

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

1. Letter of application
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial transcripts
4. Current Indiana state license

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Jody Delp, search committee chair, at [email protected] .

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before May 6, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.