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University of Hartford

Location: West HartfordCT 06117 Document ID: AC321-4L8O Posted on: 2018-08-1408/14/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2018-11-12
 

Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care

Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care

Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care (Clinical/Applied)

The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions at The University of Hartford invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor clinical/applied teaching position as Director of Clinical Education for our Respiratory Care program.

The requirements for this clinical/applied teaching position include: a minimum of a Master’s degree in a health or related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment (doctorate preferred); credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care; membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC); eligibility for licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Connecticut; minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years of experience in clinical respiratory care; and at least two years teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program as either an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor. Candidates should also show a willingness and ability to employ technology in teaching.

The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the program including the organization and administration of practica, continuous review and revision of clinical experiences, development of new affiliate relationships, identification and implementation of pedagogical advances to meet the needs of evolving practice standards, and the general overall effectiveness of the students’ clinical education in Respiratory Care. The Director of Clinical Education will also assist the Program Director in strategic planning, assessment of student learning outcomes and measures of overall programmatic success, and maintenance of programmatic and institutional accreditation. Faculty member responsibilities within the Department of Health Sciences & Nursing include: teaching in the respiratory care and other health science programs (reduced load); student advising, student recruitment; committee service at the College and University levels; and professional productivity as evidenced by contributions to and innovations in the respiratory care profession.

The baccalaureate degree Respiratory Care Program at The University of Hartford emphasizes high-quality classroom teaching combined with excellent clinical rotations at our affiliate partner institutions.  An on-campus, state-of-the art simulation laboratory allows for students to engage in realistic patient care scenarios that challenge and develop critical thinking skills.  Advanced clinical rotations facilitate student expertise in specialized areas in respiratory care and are conducted in some of the best medical facilities in New England.

The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) offers 27 undergraduate to doctoral programs and certificates united by a common goal, to achieve “excellence through relevance.” Known for its partnership work in urban Hartford, as well as internationally in Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Kenya, and Rwanda, the college emphasizes activities that help “translate theory into best practice, and back.” Signature annual events bring together students, faculty members, and community partners to network and showcase scholarly works. ENHP embraces diversity, and its role in preparing students and future professionals to address the needs of an increasingly multicultural society. Its innovative Institute for Translational Research supports collaborative initiatives through seed funds and a comprehensive grants infrastructure. More at hartford.edu/enhp/itr.

Our University community is wonderfully situated in New England, at the nexus of suburban and urban Hartford, only a two-hour drive from Boston and New York. Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic and complex world. Our five-year strategic plan was approved in May of 2014 and is being implemented by teams of faculty and staff. More information on the plan and the full text of our academic mission can be seen at hartford.edu.

The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community that values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with current email address and the names and contact information for three (3) references.

Interested candidates should apply online at: http://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/1637

Application reviews will continue until the position is filled.

The candidate offered the position will be required to complete a background check prior to the start of employment.  More information about the College can be found at hartford.edu/ENHP.

The University of Hartford is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V.