Assistant/Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy (Tenure Track)

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Founded in 1969, the Department of Respiratory Therapy at Georgia State developed over the years into a nationally acclaimed graduate and undergraduate program. A nationwide survey of respiratory therapy educators conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ranked our program first among all respiratory therapy programs in the country. Faculty in our program integrate critical thinking and simulation into teaching and research to provide students with the opportunity to excel in the profession. Our location in downtown Atlanta provides students with the opportunity to perform their clinical practice at some of the leading healthcare institutions in the southeast including Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory Healthcare, Northside Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and Wellstar Health Systems.

The Department of Respiratory Therapy in the Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University in Atlanta invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants for this position will develop or advance a focused program of funded research and teaching in the graduate program. Possible courses include Research Methods and Statistics. Other responsibilities include student advisement and mentoring, as well as service.

For Associate Professor rank: At least 7 years of prior academic experience with a strong record of research productivity, including publications in top-tier journals and successful grantsmanship.

PhD, ScD, EdD, or equivalent research doctoral degree in Health Sciences or a related discipline.

Registered Respiratory Therapists ( RRT)
Prior teaching and clinical experience
At least 2 years of clinical and/or didactic teaching experience
Experience with publications and scientific presentations

Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in diverse instructional methods
Excellent organizational and technological skills
Attention to detail and demonstrated expertise in instructional technology
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Respiratory Therapy candidates must be eligible for licensure in Georgia

A criminal background check and official transcripts are required.

Flexible Schedule
University Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:15pm

Douglas Gardenhire; dgardenhire@gsu.edu

Mariquez Adams; madams32@gsu.edu

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