Assistant/Associate Professor, Respiratory Care

MSU Texas group; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Respiratory Care for a full-time 11-month tenure-track position to begin Spring 2027. Responsibilities include teaching in classroom, simulation lab, online, and clinical settings, developing simulation scenarios, and maintaining equipment.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activity, professional development, and service on committees, with opportunities for advising

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• BSRC/BSRT degree required.
• RRT credential required.
• Texas license or eligibility to practice in Texas.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom, simulation lab, online, and clinical courses in the respiratory care program.
• Serve in the Respiratory Care Simulation Lab, develop simulation scenarios, and maintain equipment.
• Engage in scholarly activity and ongoing professional development, participate in professional organizations.
• Support students through advising and recruitment and participate in department, college, and university committees.

Skills

Clinical experience in respiratorycare

RRT credential

Texas licensure or eligibility

Education

Master's degree

BSRC/BSRT

RRT credential

Job description

Position Assistant/Associate Professor, Respiratory Care Department College of Health Sciences & Human Services

Job Classification(s): The following positions will be considered for this opening.

Please use the links below to open job description(s) in a NEW WINDOW.

• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor

We are also considering the following Job Descriptions to fill this position (use links below to open job descriptions in a NEW WINDOW).

Starting Date: Spring 2027

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Care department at Midwestern State University invites applications for a full-time, 11-month, tenure track, Assistant/Associate Professor to begin in Spring 2027.

As a faculty member in the department of respiratory care in the Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Midwestern State University, you will be expected to:

Teach classroom, simulation laboratory, online, and clinical courses in the baccalaureate respiratory care program and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and student learning. You will serve as faculty in the Respiratory Care Simulation Lab, which includes teaching in the lab, developing and writing simulation scenarios, and maintaining and updating simulation equipment. You will also engage in scholarly activity and ongoing professional development, participate in professional organizations, serve on department, college, and university committees, and support students through advising and recruitment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree required; Doctoral degree preferred
• Must hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Care (BSRC) or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT)
• Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Must hold a current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate of License or eligibility for a Texas License through the Texas Medical Board
• Experience as a respiratory therapist with at least two years' clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications (should be populated into search committee matrix):

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• NBRC specialty credentials such as RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RRT-SDS, CPFT/RPFT, AE-C
• Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification and/or instructor
• Clinical precepting or clinical instruction experience
• Prior teaching experience in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Mailing Address Erica Judie,
MSU Texas
College of Health Sciences & Human Services
3410 Taft Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099

For More Information

University Information

University Information

About MSU

Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation. The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance.