Job Posting Details

Position

Assistant/Associate Professor, Respiratory Care

Department

College of Health Sciences & Human Services

Job Classification(s):

The following positions will be considered for this opening.
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• Assistant Professor
 
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Associate Professor

Starting Date

Spring 2027

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care department at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 11- month, tenure track, Assistant /Associate Professor to begin in Spring 2027.

As a faculty member in the department of respiratory care in the Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Midwestern State University, you will be expected to:

Teach classroom, simulation laboratory, online, and clinical courses in the baccalaureate respiratory care program and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and student learning. You will serve as faculty in the Respiratory Care Simulation Lab, which includes teaching in the lab, developing and writing simulation scenarios, and maintaining and updating simulation equipment. You will also engage in scholarly activity and ongoing professional development, participate in professional organizations, serve on department, college, and university committees, and support students through advising and recruitment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

1. Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred
2. Must hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care (BSRC) or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT)
3. Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
4. Must hold a current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate of License or eligibility for a Texas License through the Texas Medical Board
5. Experience as a respiratory therapist with at least two years' clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications (should be populated into search committee matrix):

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. NBRC specialty credentials such as RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RRT-SDS, CPFT/RPFT, AE-C
2. Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification and/or instructor
3. Clinical precepting or clinical instruction experience
4. Prior teaching experience in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Please send information to the contact listed below.