Title: Program Director: Clinical Education for the Respiratory Care Program
Position Type: Academic
Department: UM COT Health Professions
Closing Date: Screening Begins 10/15/2008 and position will remain open until filled.
Start Date: 05/26/2009
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

This is a tenure track, academic year Program Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Care Program in the Health Professions Department.

Teaching will be in the areas of organizing, administering, continuously reviewing, planning, developing, and the general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program. The Director of Clinical Education serves as a faculty member in the Respiratory Care program and is assigned appropriate didactic responsibilities.
Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensed by the State of Montana.
  • Four years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two of the four years experience as an RPT in clinical respiratory care.
  • At least two of the four years experience in a teaching position in an accredited respiratory care program.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching.
  • Proficient in use of computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software (MS Office Suite) is preferred.
    • Program Overview/Environment

    The vision of the Univerisity of Montana College of Technology is to be a preeminent leader and catalyst for progress in education. The Health Professions Department seeks to prepare students to be health practitioners who are technically competent and who are effective in a variety of clinical, agency and community settings.
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Please submit letter of application, current vitae, official academic transcripts, documentation showing evidence of attained qualifications, and names and addresses of three current professional references to:

    Dean's Office
    The University of Montana College of Technology
    909 South Avenue West
    Missoula, MT 59801
    Email deans.office@mso.umt.edu
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
    *References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.

    Testing
    Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.