Lecturer, Respiratory Care - Health Professions (Term)

Youngstown State University's Excellence Training Center; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH invites applicants for a faculty role supporting the respiratory care program. The position emphasizes accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement, and involves coordinating student clinical experiences to prepare graduates for the field.

The role may serve as Director of Clinical Education and travel to clinical sites as needed. A bachelor’s degree and RRT credentials with three+ years of clinical experience are required; a master’s degree

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials; valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care or a health-related field with 3+ years of clinical experience; valid driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in education or health-related field is preferred.
• One year of experience as an instructor in a respiratory care program is preferred.
• Experience in accreditation requirements, curriculum development, supervision, instruction, and evaluation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the respiratory care program’s effectiveness, continuous improvement, accreditation and assessment processes, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards.
• Coordinates student clinical experiences to foster learning, engagement, and professional development.
• May serve as Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and travel to clinical sites as needed.
• Participates in service and engagement activities that support the program, department, college, and university.
• Maintains in-person presence on location throughout the standard work week.

Skills

RRT credentials

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care or health-related field

Job description

Summary Of Position

Supports the respiratory care program’s effectiveness, continuous improvement, accreditation and assessment processes, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards. Coordinates student clinical experiences, fostering learning, engagement, and professional development to prepare graduates for success in the respiratory care field. May serve as Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and travel to clinical sites as needed. Participates in service and engagement activities that support the program, department, college, and university. Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard work week.

Summary Of Position

Supports the respiratory care program’s effectiveness, continuous improvement, accreditation and assessment processes, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards. Coordinates student clinical experiences, fostering learning, engagement, and professional development to prepare graduates for success in the respiratory care field. May serve as Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and travel to clinical sites as needed. Participates in service and engagement activities that support the program, department, college, and university. Faculty members are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on location throughout the standard work week.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Primary Location:

Youngstown. Some travel to Steubenville may be required, as well as clinical sites.

Qualifications And Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials; valid driver’s license.

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care or a health-related field; three or more years of clinical experience in respiratory care; and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or a health-related field. One year of experience as an instructor in a respiratory care program. Experience in accreditation requirements, curriculum development, supervision, instruction, and evaluation.

Physical Requirements:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform light work.

Light:

work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, requiring: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.)

Supplemental Information

Position estimated to start fall semester (August 2026).

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.