Director of Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Instructor

South Dakota Board of Regents • Pierre, SD

453d • $85,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Director of Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Instructor at South Dakota State University is responsible for leading the Respiratory Therapy Program within the Allied and Population Health Department. This role involves managing departmental initiatives, enhancing curriculum, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering student success. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track role that emphasizes excellence in education and community engagement, providing a significant opportunity to impact healthcare education.

Requirements

• Master's degree in respiratory care or an associated field from an accredited institution.
• Valid RRT credential and current state license, or eligibility to earn licensure in South Dakota.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program as an appointed faculty member or clinical preceptor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple levels within health systems.
• Experience or potential to mentor junior faculty in areas of teaching, service, and professional goals.
• Potential to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational materials and direct effective programs.
• Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the responsibilities of the Program Director as specified in the Accreditation Standards for Entry into Respiratory Care Professional Practice document of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Organize and teach courses for the Respiratory Care Program that align with CoARC and NBRC objectives/learning outcomes.
• Oversee curriculum development and assessment of Respiratory Care Program courses.
• Manage day-to-day departmental operations and development.
• Develop effective mechanisms for course and curriculum improvement, including periodic surveys of graduates.
• Provide leadership by example through active participation in service to the school, university, and community.
• Oversee student recruitment, selection, and advancement.
• Manage resources, student success, and implement teaching and learning best practices for the department.
• Participate in faculty evaluation related to the education mission.
• Direct, oversee, and maintain compliance standards in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Benefits

• Generous retirement plan with 6% matching.
• 10 hours of annual leave each month.
• 9.34 hours of sick leave each month.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Relocation benefits available per university guidelines.
• Medical, dental, and flexible benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation leave.
• Access to internal and state-sponsored training.
• Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees