Job Description

Be at the forefront of change and become part of the innovative and forward-thinking academic team at the University of Michigan-Flint’s Public Health & Health Sciences Department in the rapidly expanding College of Health Sciences (CHS)! We are seeking a 12-month Tenure-Track or Clinical-Track Assistant/Associate Professor who will serve as Program Director of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program

This hybrid position is a 100% appointment, with 60% faculty effort and 40% administrative effort. Faculty members in CHS have a weekly on-campus presence expectation. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of a high-quality accredited respiratory therapy program that prepares graduates for professional practice and licensure.

The Respiratory Therapy Program Director is responsible for participating in the administration, organization, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Respiratory Therapy program. The role is designed to align with CoARC accreditation standards while supporting the development of faculty leadership capacity within a collaborative departmental structure. The Program Director role is designed to support assistant-level faculty. The successful candidate will work closely with the Department Director and the administrative team and will receive guidance in program administration, accreditation processes, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

Program Administration

The Program Director will work in collaboration with the Department Director and relevant stakeholders to:

• Lead the administration, planning, and evaluation of the Respiratory Therapy program in alignment with accreditation standards and institutional expectations
• Support curriculum development, review, and revision to ensure alignment with current professional standards, licensure requirements, and best practices in respiratory care education
• Lead the accreditation processes, including data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement activities consistent with CoARC standards
• Assist with student recruitment, advising, retention, and monitoring of student outcomes
• Collaborate in scheduling courses and coordinating program operations
• Convene and lead with the program advisory committee and clinical partners to support program effectiveness and community alignment
• Lead the program assessment activities, including analysis of student performance and outcomes data to inform program improvements
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in respiratory care, healthcare delivery, and educational practices

Faculty Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate courses in the BSRT program
• Support student learning, clinical preparation, and readiness for credentialing and licensure
• Incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching approaches

Scholarship

Maintain personal scholarship according to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) scholarship requirements for clinical-track faculty. Clinical-track faculty are required to have an active research agenda and may achieve this by working with other faculty. Scholarly work is expected to make a contribution to, and an impact on, the profession/field/discipline, to interdisciplinary areas, and/or to pedagogical endeavors.

Service

All CHS faculty members are expected to provide service to the University, college, department, profession, and the community. Consistent with the mission of CHS and the University, professional service contributions to the Flint and regional community are valued as well as national and international contributions. Engagement in service activities at multiple levels is required. The quality and impact of service contributions are more important than the number of different service activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Clinical- or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

• Minimum academic degree:
  • For clinical-track positions, a Master's degree from an accredited institution
  • For tenure-track positions, a PhD or equivalent
• Active credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care, or MD/DO credential
• Current professional licensure or certification, as applicable
• Four years of professional experience as an RRT or physician, including at least two years in clinical respiratory care or a related area
• Two years of teaching experience in respiratory care, healthcare, or a related field

To be considered for Associate Professor:

Clinical-Track Associate Professor

• Must meet all requirements for Clinical-Track Assistant Professor, AND:
  • Have five years of professional experience as an RRT or physician
  • Demonstrate clinical scholarship activities
  • Have experience with clinical program development

Tenure-Track Associate Professor

• Must meet all requirements for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, AND:
  • Have five years of combined experience in teaching and research at a four-year institution or comprehensive university

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with respiratory therapy accreditation processes or program assessment
• Experience in curriculum development or program evaluation
• Experience in academic or clinical education settings
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats
• Evidence of potential for professional growth and contributions to the field

Application Instructions

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three professional references, transcript(s), and available student and/or peer evaluations of teaching or other evidence of curriculum development or teaching effectiveness.

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comphensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage, and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage

UM-Flint offer dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at:

https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/

Information about our vision, mission, and values can be found at:

https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Union Affiliation for Tenure-Track

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan-Flint and the UMF AFT-AAUP, AFT Michigan local 5671, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.