Department of Allied and Public Health – Respiratory Care – Temporary Faculty Position Available In Indiana, Pennsylvania

Department of Allied and Public Health – Respiratory Care – Temporary Faculty
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
in Indiana, PA

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/16/2025

Application Due:

06/30/2025

Category:

Respiratory Care Job Number:

02237 Position Summary & Description The Respiratory Care Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for anticipated part-time, and full-time temporary positions at the Instructor and Assistant Professor level for the academic year 2024-2025. IUP offers a CoARC accredited program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, within the department of Allied and Public Health. The successful candidate(s) will be assigned to the Pittsburgh East regional campus, and may be assigned to work at off campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education. Duties
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses throughout the curriculum (including instruction in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical setting).
Engage in scholarly work in the field and participate in related university and community services.

Position Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care.
Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Respiratory Care.
An established record of accomplishment in teaching, scholarship, and service.
The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to IUP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Essential Functions To perform the essential functions of the job, this position requires working at third-party sites that are not owned or controlled by the University These sites may have various health and safety requirements for IUP employees to enter their facilities. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, providing proof or certification that you are fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants, influenza, and possibly other transmissible viruses. The selected candidate for this position will have to adhere to all other policies of the field sites, which may include, but not be limited to, background clearance checks, drug testing, and medical clearance. Academic faculty must have, and maintain the physical and mental abilities, communicative skills, and stamina necessary to carry out the essential functions of their positions in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve standing to a significant degree, walking for brief periods of time and may include driving requirements.

Faculty must be able to:

Teach courses assigned by the departmental chair on a schedule made of a combination of standard class-meeting times as determined to meet instructional needs and adhere to the requirements of the department’s curriculum.
Teach courses for a mandated number of contact hours per week over a full semester and meet university expectations for final exams.
Present course material in a clear and organized manner using methodologies appropriate to the discipline.
Evaluate student work fairly and promptly.
Perform the physical requirements of laboratory, field work, studio work, or other activities outside typical classroom instruction if applicable.
Maintain current knowledge of the discipline through continued scholarly activity and research.
Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach of the department, college, and university.
Special Instructions to Applicants To apply for this position: Please submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the names and email addresses of three references via our online application system: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/iupedu. Automated reference requests and a confirmation email will be generated upon submission of your application. Candidates who fail to submit all of the aforementioned materials will not be considered. If the degree listed as required for this position was earned at IUP – no official transcripts are required to be submitted as part of this employment application. IUP HR will verify IUP obtained degrees and only request official transcripts from candidates if needed. Official transcripts will be required prior to hire date for applicants who did not earn the required degrees at IUP. Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.
IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.
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