Opportunities in Education

The University of West Florida
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice,
BSHS-Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education - 129260
Department of Health Sciences & Administration

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or [email protected].

Job Description Summary:
The University of West Florida, ranked as a Best Regional University by US News & World Report, invites applicants for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure accruing position for Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences-Respiratory Therapy (BSHS-RT) program. The Director of Clinical Education must be responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the program, including organization, administration, continuous review and revision, planning for and development of clinical sites for evolving clinical practice skills, and the general effectiveness of the clinical experience in the BSHS-RT program. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in faculty activities (teaching, service, and potentially research), as well as
being responsible for the coordination of student clinical experiences as well as overseeing clinical faculty and staff professional development in the BSHS-RT program. The DCE will have educational and administrative responsibilities. This position will be based at our campus located in Pensacola, FL.

• An earned Master’s degree in respiratory care, health sciences, education, management, or a related field
• At least four (4) years of experience in the respiratory care field; with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
• At least two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care educational program or as a clinical faculty member/preceptor for students of such programs
• Holds a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license
• Demonstrates abilities in teaching, student advisement, committee service, management, and administration
• Off-campus travel required
• RRT-based performance requirements, including but not limited to mobility, visual, & hearing standards as well as tactile & motor skills
• Florida RT state licensure-based performance requirements, including but not limited to mobility, visual, & hearing standards as well as tactile & motor skills
• Updated health requirement documentation for all approved clinical site affiliates

• Doctorate Degree in a field appropriate to providing academic leadership for the BSHS-RT program
• Demonstrates active participation in relevant professional associations
• Demonstrates leadership role in organizations or societies related to the profession

• Creating and monitoring of all clinical activities, including but not limited to:
• Aligning didactic, laboratory, and clinical education opportunities
• Clinical preceptor training
• Student clinical schedules and assignments
• Student & clinical preceptor/site evaluations
• Coordinating clinical site orientations
• Developing and implementing pre-clinical/clinical competencies & checkoffs
• Maintaining and developing clinical affiliation agreements
• Fostering communication with clinical sites
• Coordinating health-related community service opportunities

• Create, modify, & teach didactic and laboratory courses in collaboration with the Program Director & other faculty
• Recruitment & retention of students
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, & behaviors
• Assists in successful completion of programmatic objectives & learning outcomes
• Participation in accreditation activities
• Serve on departmental, college, & university committees, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Program Director

• Continuing professional development & education
• Maintains active clinical credentials & licensures

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Preferred Response Date: 10/04/2024

If there are any questions regarding the application process, please contact the following:
Amanda M. Dexter
Department of Health Sciences & Administration
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850).474.2261
[email protected]

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.

Rates: 

$200 - 30 days
$400 - 60 days
$600 - 90 days

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