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! We are seeking applications for a 12-month Clinical Assistant Professor that will serve as the Program Director of the Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy Program. This hybrid position is 70% instructional and 30% administrative and requires a regular presence on campus. Currently, faculty in the College of Health Sciences are required to report to campus minimally two days per week. The desired start date for this position is Winter 2026.

The College of Health Sciences is located in the William S. White Building on the beautiful UM-Flint campus. To learn more about the University of Michigan-Flint campus, click here.

The Respiratory Therapy Program Director at the University of Michigan-Flint is responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of the University's Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program. The Director ensures the program's quality, compliance with accreditation standards, curriculum development, and the professional growth of faculty and students. The Program Director plays a key role in maintaining academic excellence, promoting student success, and ensuring the program aligns with the latest industry standards and healthcare trends.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Program Director

• Program Leadership
• Provide vision and leadership to the Respiratory Therapy program, ensuring it meets the strategic goals of the University and healthcare industry standards
• Oversee curriculum development and ensure that courses reflect current practices, technologies, and trends in respiratory care
• Lead program accreditation efforts, including preparation of accreditation reports and ensuring compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or other accrediting bodies
• Academic and Curriculum Oversight
• Develop, review, and update curriculum to maintain rigorous academic standards and alignment with licensure requirements and CoARC standards
• Ensure capstone projects align with program objectives by collaborating closely with healthcare partners to provide students with high-quality, real-world learning experiences
• Foster student-centered learning by incorporating innovative teaching methods and technologies
• Faculty Supervision and Development
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate lecturers in collaboration with the Public Health & Health Sciences Department Director
• Encourage professional development of faculty through continuing education, research, and participation in professional organizations
• Ensure lecturers adhere to the program's standards and deliver high-quality education
• Student Success and Advisement
• Develop and implement student recruitment plan
• Promote student retention, graduation, and licensure success by providing academic and career advising
• Oversee student engagement efforts for both current and prospective students with a focus on recruitment initiatives
• Facilitate student engagement and involvement in professional respiratory therapy organizations
• Facilitate and lead the student honor society (Lambda Beta) by providing mentorship, guidance, and oversight
• Support and mentor students in capstone development, implementation, and successful completion of capstone projects
• Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement
• Conduct ongoing program assessment and quality improvement initiatives to ensure educational outcomes, including CoARC standards, are being met
• Analyze student performance data and feedback to enhance program effectiveness and curriculum development
• Maintain current knowledge about changes in licensure requirements, healthcare regulations, and industry practices
• Administrative Duties
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment and marketing initiatives to promote the academic program, which includes attending recruitment events
• Coordinate course offerings in collaboration with the Department Director
• Acquire and maintain articulation agreements with area community colleges, which includes negotiating terms, aligning curricula, and ensuring agreements meet institutional and accreditation standards
• Collaborate with the Department Director to develop and implement strategic plans for program growth and enhancement
• Provide regular written updates and reports to the Department Director on the progress of the program
• Convene and lead the program advisory board by organizing regular meetings, setting the agenda, and facilitating discussions
• Maintain effective communication with board members and integrate their feedback into program development and continuous improvement efforts
• Community and Industry Engagement
• Maintain relationships with medical institutions, professional organizations, and accrediting bodies
• Represent the program at professional conferences, meetings, and public events
• Foster partnerships with healthcare facilities to promote program visibility within the industry

Principal Faculty

• Teaching
• Teach both on-campus and online in the BSRT program.
• 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

• Master's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related healthcare field
• Active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board or Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current state licensure to practice Respiratory Therapy
• Three years professional experience as a practicing Respiratory Therapist
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated ability to engage and instruct undergraduate students
• Previous administrative or leadership experience in an academic program in healthcare management or healthcare education
• Experience with Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accreditation processes

Desired Qualifications

• Three years of teaching experience in a Respiratory Therapy Program

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. 

For Additional Information

Contact Ashley Fanson, HR Business Administrator Senior, College of Health Sciences, 3180 William S. White Building, 303 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502-1950, afanson@umich.edu.

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 comprehensive 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 and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier. 

UM-Flint offers 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.

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.