Program Director Chair Department Respiratory Care Job at American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) (Stony Brook)

Program Director Chair Department Respiratory Care

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Location:
United States , Stony Brook

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The School of Health Profession (SHP) at Stony Brook University invites applicants to apply for the position of Program Director/Chairperson, Department of Respiratory Care. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month, full-time faculty appointment at the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor level that will provide physical presence, direct oversight and manage the Department of Respiratory Care that is delivered on the Stony Brook University East Campus-Health Sciences Center. The Program Director/Chairperson of the Department of Respiratory Care reports to the Dean of the School of Health Professions.

Job Responsibility:

Provide leadership to achieve the highest possible level of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service activities of the Department
Oversee program directors for other educational programs and opportunities in the Department
Coordinate the Department’s educational programs with the faculty, schedule courses and assign instructors to these courses in consultation with the Dean's Office
Assess needs, recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty as needed
Supervise staff in the Department and evaluate staff for the purposes of appointment, reappointment and permanent appointment
Maintain and ensure program excellence in compliance with accreditation standards
Maintain accreditation by sending and acquiring Annual Resource Surveys, Graduate Surveys, & Employer Surveys. Responsible for completing Annual Accreditation Report
Demonstrate a vision to strategize, plan and develop new program proposals for consideration by the Dean’s Office for future educational opportunities
Set and communicate expectations for faculty obligations in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service
Conduct annual reviews of department faculty and staff
Maintain and implement processes for professional development, appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty. Appoint committees and provide oversight for the compilation of faculty dossiers for such evaluations
Provide mentoring and mentoring structures for the department faculty and staff
Catalyze the bridging of both scholarly and educational programs across departments and schools/colleges
Oversee department finances through planning and administering of the annual budget in consultation with the Dean’s Office
Lead the recruitment efforts, when needed, for replacement or net growth of faculty and staff, with attention to the diversity goals of the School and University
Communicate and interact with the Dean’s Office and other campus departments on personnel issues, when and as necessary
Oversee recruitment, admissions and retention of students in the Department
Oversee and lead all issues with regards to student conduct, academic progress, or other related student issues when and as necessary
Develop and expand the scholarship activity including solicitation of extramural funding and scholarly output
Seek and facilitate external giving and resource development for the Department
Serve as a central figure available to address questions, concerns, and communications from students, faculty, staff, parents, guardians, and others with the expectation of a resolution of issues at the department level
Encourage and promote alumni engagement

Requirements:

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in a CoARC accredited respiratory care program as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical instructor/preceptor of such programs
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed or eligible for Respiratory Care license from New York State

Nice to have:

Earned academic terminal degree (PhD, EdD, JD, etc., or foreign equivalent)
Additional three (3) years of experience teaching in a CoARC accredited respiratory care program as an appointed faculty member, adjunct or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor of such programs
Completed the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program
Experience in Neonatal, Pediatric and/or Adult Critical Care
Valid specialty credential(s) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (e.g., Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, Adult Critical Care Specialist, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist, or Sleep Disorder Specialist)
Experience in accreditation in a CoARC accredited respiratory care program
Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
Evidence of other peer-reviewed, disseminated products
Evidence of success in obtaining scholarly funding
Evidence of leadership roles

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Program Director Chair Department Respiratory Care

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Location:
United States , Stony Brook

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

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