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POSITION DETAILS

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Position Number:  129270
Classification Title:  Assistant Professor of Professional/Clinical Practice
Working Title:  Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy

Department:  Health Sciences & Administration
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience and education
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Health Sciences and Administration at the University of West Florida (UWF), in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for a 12-month, full-time position, at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy. The salary for this in-person, non-tenure earning position will be commensurate with experience.

The faculty member will work collaboratively with the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, medical director, clinical affiliates, and university partners to support program effectiveness, accreditation compliance, and student success. Will be assigned to teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses within the Respiratory Therapy curriculum, or in other areas as departmental needs dictate. Off-campus travel to affiliated clinical sites in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and surrounding counties may be required.

Primary Teaching & Clinical Responsibilities:
1. Teach assigned didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses within the BSRT curriculum
2. Develop, update, and deliver course materials aligned with:
a. Program learning outcomes
b. NBRC credentialing expectations
c. Evidence-based respiratory care practice
3. Facilitate laboratory instruction, simulation activities, and clinical skills validation
4. Supervise and evaluate students in laboratory and/or clinical settings as assigned
5. Ensure safe, professional, and ethical clinical practice by students
6. Provide timely feedback and assessment of student performance
7. Participate in curriculum development and continuous quality improvement
Professional & Service Responsibilities:
1. Maintain active professional licensure, credentials, & certifications
2. Participate in:
a. Department meetings
b. Program meetings
c. Faculty governance
d. Advisory board activities
e. Accreditation-related initiatives
3. Serve on Department, College, & University committees
4. Contribute to program assessment, outcomes tracking, and reporting
5. Support student recruitment, outreach, and program promotional activities
6. Engage in professional service at the local, state, or national level when possible
7. Participate in professional development opportunities

Accreditation & Compliance Responsibilities:
1. Support compliance with all applicable CoARC Standards
2. Assist with:
a. Accreditation self-study preparation
b. Ongoing data collection and documentation
c. Programmatic assessment and continuous improvement
3. Ensure instructional content reflects current standards of respiratory care practice
4. Maintain accurate records related to instruction, evaluation, and student performance
5. Uphold policies related to academic integrity, safety, and professionalism

Professional Expectations:
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and inclusive learning environments
• Model professional behavior consistent with healthcare and academic standards
• Engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners
• Represent the program and university with integrity and professionalism

Work Environment:
• Combination of classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings
• May require evening or early-morning commitments to support clinical education
• Physical ability to demonstrate respiratory therapy procedures and assist students as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in respiratory care, health sciences, education, management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Active, unencumbered respiratory therapy license eligible for practice in the program’s state prior to the start of employment

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Qualifications
• Doctoral degree in a health or health-related field from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching, supervising, and or evaluation of student in clinical/or laboratory settings
• Experience with:
o Simulation-based education
o Competency-based assessment
o Clinical education or precepting
• Four (4) years of experience as a respiratory therapist, with at least two (2) years’ experience in clinical respiratory care
• Two (2) years’ experience teaching as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC accredited program or as a clinical faculty member/preceptor for students of such programs Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Involvement in professional organizations (e.g., state or national RT associations)
• Familiarity with CoARC accreditation standards and outcomes assessment
• Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

Applicants must have an active, unencumbered respiratory therapy license eligible for practice in the program’s state prior to the start of employment.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, varies based on course assignment
FTE:  1.0
Preferred Response Date:  3/23/2026