Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses in Respiratory Therapy within the College of Health Sciences. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment. The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the University and beyond.

Skills

Qualifications

Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are noted below.

Education

• Graduate degree or undergraduate degree in Respiratory Therapy. 
• Candidates must hold/eligible for an unrestricted license for the state/country in which the program is located.

Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• Preference given to those with experience teaching Respiratory Therapy practice in a post-secondary institution and/or mentoring/precepting Respiratory Therapy students during practice or practicum courses.
• Master’s prepared candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent clinical practice experience with a minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent recent (within six months) academic experience.
• Undergraduate prepared candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years full-time equivalent recent (within six months) clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to use diverse and current teaching approaches for practice; experiences including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.
• Demonstrate academic and information literacy skills.

Scholarship and Research

• Demonstrated aptitude for scholarship that contributes to the advancement of teaching and learning of Respiratory Therapy practice.
• Demonstrated aptitude to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.

Other required skills

• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.