Assistant Professor- Respiratory Therapy

Job ID: 258237
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary
Job ID: 258237Position: 20000270 Augusta University invites applications for a 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Bachelor's 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 administration and management of clinical rotations (Director of Clinical Education), as well as development and delivery of lecture and laboratory courses, teaching in the classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical rotations. The candidate should expect to primarily focus on clinical activities, with a minimal teaching load.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include service and assisting with recruitment activities, admissions and advertisement 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.

Required Qualifications
Master's degree; the RRT credential; eligibility for a Georgia RCP license and proven experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with current clinical experience in the ICU. Experience in classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction are expected. Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

Evidence of ability as a teacher;

Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. 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. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf

College/Department Information
The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce. As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.

About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University Health Sciences Campus: 987 St. Sebastian Way, Augusta, Georgia 30912

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates 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 (course by course) evaluation. Due to the primary work location for this position being within the Augusta University Medical Center (AUMC) and/or other Augusta University Health System (AUHS) clinic space, the position is subject to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. As a result of these guidelines, candidates will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

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

How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

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 every day 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=258237&PostingSeq=1

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