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Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Education (Respiratory Therapy)
Summary
Title:Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Education (Respiratory Therapy)
ID:2279
Department:Community College
Location:UDC-CC Lamond- Riggs Campus – NE
Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public


Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $75,317

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location:
5171 S Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Brief Description of Duties

The Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Education for Respiratory Therapy teaches various respiratory therapy courses and oversees the clinical education for student majors. The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of all clinical experiences for students enrolled in the respiratory therapy program.  The individual reports to the Program Director. This is a 9-month tenure track position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaches courses in respiratory therapy, including the lectures associated with clinical experiences during the day, evening, and/or weekend; may include more than one campus site and helps to develop and teach appropriate online courses
  • Develops the clinical rotation for all students at each level of the program. The clinical rotation must be equitable for all students
  • Ensures that all affiliate agreements are signed and current prior to students attending clinical rotation
  • Ensures that all students have their liability insurance, health physicals, drug screening, and updated CPR card prior to assigning the student to a clinical site each semester (including summer)
  • Maintains a relationship with all affiliates and addresses any student-related problems or concerns in a timely fashion
  • Takes an active role in the review of student progress in the clinical setting by reviewing weekly reflective notes submitted on Blackboard by all students in clinical rotations
  • Coordinates ongoing communications with clinical instructors and feedback from Respiratory Therapy Department Directors
  • Identifies potential adjunct clinical instructors and recommends to the Program Director clinical instructors that are available on a semester-by-semester basis
  • Schedules as-needed meetings with clinical instructors to assure an equitable evaluation of students by clinical instructors
  • Provides training for all adjunct clinical faculty to assure consistency across clinical experiences
  • Collaborates with the Program Director to assure adequacy of laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Collaborates with the Program Director to conduct current student surveys, pinning ceremony and annual senior picnic
  • Assists with recruitment of new students, advises and assists with the retention of current students; and answers student inquiries (emails and voice mail messages) in a timely manner
  • Engages in scholarly activities and community service
  • Conducts a minimum of five office hours per week
  • Participates in the college governance process and college-wide committees
  • Adheres to college and program policies and procedures
  • Participates fully in curriculum development and revision
  • Recommends selection of textbooks and other instructional materials

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related fields 
  • Minimum of two years of experience teaching at the postsecondary level
  • Current license in Respiratory Therapy in the District of Columbia
  • Minimum of three years of professional experience
  • A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and faculty for the program and the Community College in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and a commitment to a learner-centered environment
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse populations both in the classroom and in the community while showing sensitivity to variations across age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, cultural, national origin, sexual identity or orientation, as well as prior training and educational experiences.
  • Familiarity with assessment of student learning outcomes
  • Experience with instructional technology and online learning including Blackboard
  • Familiarity with and conducts assessment of student learning outcomes (course and program levels) in accordance with the standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), the College and Middle States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE).
                A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:
  1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
  2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

 

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference:
A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
 

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