Program Director, Respiratory Therapy

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Butler University invites applications for the inaugural Program Director. This position has a preferred start date of July 1, 2025 or soon thereafter.  

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is proposing an expansion of programs to include a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. The program is a professional bachelor's degree that will seek accreditation from CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care). 

This position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track, faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications at the time of hiring. Faculty will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the requirements of COPHS faculty.

The Program Director (PD) will be responsible for establishing the program’s vision and academic standards while leading the initial accreditation self-study application. This founding director will oversee student policies, manage budget, and ensure accreditation compliance. The PD will oversee all aspects of the program, both administrative and educational. Administrative aspects include fiscal planning, continuous review and analysis of all program activities, planning and development, and the overall effectiveness of the program. Educational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching and continuous curriculum formation and review in compliance with CoARC standards. This position leads the program, interfaces with administration and clinical partners, and stays current with respiratory care practices to prepare graduates for professional credentialing and industry demands. 

Two of Butler’s key strategic priorities are “to create an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community,” and to “build a culture of empowerment, engagement and accountability.” We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or life experiences have prepared them to contribute to engagement with and inclusion of culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff.  

Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) 
• Be eligible or hold a professional license or certification as required by the state of Indiana
  • The applicant must apply for a current Indiana state license, if hired
• At least four (4) years clinical experience as an RRT
  • At least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs
• Have the ability to complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program
  • Certificate of completion required within 24 months of being hired
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with healthcare partners

Preferred qualifications include:

• Familiarity with accreditation (CoARC) and state regulations/scope of practice
• Proficiency with various teaching modalities, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a diverse set of programs leading to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Business, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medical Sciences, and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The addition of a BSRT program is a continuation of the expansion of healthcare related programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 

Butler University offers personalized liberal and professional education to students in its six colleges (Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Communication, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, and the Arts). Ranked #1 as “best undergraduate teaching” and “most innovative schools” in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Butler is located just five miles from downtown Indianapolis, a cultural center of the state (https://www.visitindy.com). General information about the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Butler University is available at https://www.butler.edu/cophs.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter summarizing your interest in this position and a description of how you meet the qualifications of the position
• Detailed curriculum vitae