Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy

The Department of Healthcare Diagnostics & Therapeutics at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, is seeking an energetic and collegial faculty member for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy. The Respiratory Therapy program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and provides a comprehensive and integrated educational experience for students completing its Bachelor of Science degree. Additional information about the program can be found online athttps://health.utahtech.edu/respiratory-therapy/.

• Provide classroom and lab instruction within the Respiratory Therapy program curriculum.
• Coordinate, plan, review, and evaluate all facets of clinical learning experiences for students, including identifying clinical sites, securing and maintaining clinical affiliation agreements, and liaising with clinical instructors.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned and attend departmental, college, and university meetings as required.
• Work with the program director, department chair, the dean, and other faculty to advance the university's mission, including:
  • Holding office hours.
  • Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, and follow-up efforts.
  • Attending program, department, division, and university meetings and events.
  • Serving on department, division, and university committees as assigned.
  • Engaging in community, university, departmental, and discipline service activities.
• Facilitate and maintain cooperation with community Respiratory Therapy professionals, educational programs, and the program advisory committee.
• Participate in ensuring continuing CoARC accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Department Chair and/or Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of a master's degree from a regional accredited or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Valid credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years is in clinical respiratory care.
• Hold current Utah State Respiratory Carer Practitioner License or be eligible for Utah State licensure.
• Minimum (2) years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.
• Commitment to academic excellence and collaboration with community health care providers.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff, and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of students.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design and methodology, and student evaluation and outcomes assessment.
• Use of computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology.
• Completed the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (10.5-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins July 2025 or January 2026. Annual salary of $85,000+ depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 30, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.