About the role
Title: Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education
Division: Provost's Office
Department: Kinney College of Nursing & Health Professions
FLSA Status: $66,300
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and Director of Clinical Education (DCE). The position is tenure track and will begin as soon as possible upon completion of the candidate search.
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibilities include: curriculum/course education development; teaching courses in the entry-level and degree advancement BSRT programs; working with our clinical setting partners; engaging in scholarship activities (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations) related to the discipline; engaging in service activities at the university, professional and community levels; participation at the national and state level in professional organizations and activities; contribution to community well-being through service related to professional and other expertise; and supporting the mission of the program and Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Required Knowledge and Skills
To qualify for the Assistant Professor position, the candidate must have a Master's Degree.
The candidate must:
- Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Indiana state license.
- Have a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
- Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching, either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
Standard work hours are 8-4:30 Monday through Friday. Routine local travel up to a 75-mile radius of the USI campus to visit clinical sites is required.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
About the College
The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with other healthcare professional faculty. The support for faculty’s teaching, practice and scholarship activities is substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.
The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports online and in-classroom teaching. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.
About the Department
To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://www.usi.edu/health.
Application Process
Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
- Letter of application
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Current Indiana state license
Search Committee Chair
If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mary Phillips, search committee chair, at mlphillips5@usi.edu.
Best Consideration Date
For best consideration, please submit materials by August 21, 2026.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities