Adjunct Instructor, Respiratory Care

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Agriculture, Biology and Health Sciences seeks applications from qualified individuals who are interested in part time teaching positions as adjunct instructors in our Respiratory Care program. Applications may or may not result in immediate hiring, but we will keep applications on file. Teaching assignments are conducted on the campuses of Cameron University and Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of nine credit hours during a semester.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for the position (temporary appointment) include (1) graduate of an accredited program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree level) in respiratory care; (2) Oklahoma licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner; (3) Certified Respiratory Therapist; (4) Three years as a practicing Respiratory Therapist; (5) Two years of critical care experience; (6) One year precepting new hires or students of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program; and (8) Individual must be able to abide by current and future clinical site requirements as mandated by each site

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired qualifications include: (1) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); (2) Master's degree in Respiratory Care or related healthcare field; and (3) Relevant teaching experience in Respiratory Care or other related healthcare field About the

Program:

The A.A.S. in Respiratory Care program is accredited by CoARC. It has been in operation continuously since 1999. Originally it operated as a consortium agreement between Cameron University and Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton, OK. However, in 2015 program sponsorship moved to Cameron University and the program became an undergraduate degree program at Cameron University. The faculty members in the program are Cameron University employees and the students in the program are Cameron University students. The professional courses continue to be taught at Great Plains Technology Center, through a continuing partnership with Cameron University. Students engage in clinical practice at nine hospitals located across southwest Oklahoma and in Oklahoma City. The program currently is authorized to accept a maximum of thirteen students annually into the professional program, which encompasses 16 months of coursework and clinical experience. A new cohort is selected during the late spring and begins the program in August of each year.

INSTITUTION

Cameron University (http://www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University's Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops .

APPLYING

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Required Documents:

Cover letter that includes availability Current CV/Resume Transcripts (Unofficial copies are acceptable at this time) Three professional references (names, addresses and telephone numbers and/or email addresses)

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EEO/AA Employer/VETS/Disability

CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information about the department is available online at https://www.cameron.edu/ag-bio-health/degree-programs/bachelor-of-science-in-agriculture . You may also contact the department chair, Dr. Michael Husak, at (580) 581-2373 or at michaelh@cameron.edu.