Open Rank Clinical Faculty, Respiratory Care

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Work type: Faculty
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: College of Health Sciences

Position overview:

The School of Respiratory Care Sciences in the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University invites applications for a 9-month open rank/clinical track position to begin August 15, 2026. Responsibilities include developing a lab and maintaining an active research program, teaching (to be negotiated with School Director), mentoring student research, and service to the school, college, and university to advance the School mission and vision.

Current program strengths and faculty interests include behavioral sleep medicine,  obstructive sleep apnea, neurodegenerative diseases, and big data analysis. There are excellent opportunities for hospital affiliations within the Boise-metro area, including St. Luke’s and St. Alphonsus Health Systems. 

School overview:

The School of Respiratory Care Sciences offers three programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). At the undergraduate level, the school is home to an Entry-Level BSRC Program that qualifies students for the credential-earning examinations of the National Board for Respiratory Care. The school also offers an online RRT to Bachelor of Science Degree Advancement Program (DAP) for RRTs who have earned an Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution. At the graduate level, the school offers an online MSRC Degree Program for RRTs who hold a valid credential and a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The School of Respiratory Care is one of seven schools in the College of Health Sciences that also includes the Schools of Nursing, Social Work, Kinesiology, Allied Health Science, Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, and Public & Population Health.

About Boise State:

Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.

Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

Minimum qualifications:

  1. A Doctoral degree or M.D./DO with expertise in a field closely aligned with Respiratory Care (e.g., cardiopulmonary biology, physiology, neuroscience, sleep medicine) 

  2. Evidence of potential to establish a program of research and secure extramural funding 

  3. Demonstrated teaching excellence 

Preferred qualifications:

  1. Program of research in translational science

  2. Experience with securing extramural research funding

  3. Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate student research 

  4. Holds valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

  5. Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist or other clinical specialty in the State of Idaho, or has the ability to acquire licensure in Idaho

  6. Successful completion of at least one (1) NBRC specialty credentialing examination

Required application materials:

  • Letter of application that describes a program of research and future goals, 

  • Teaching philosophy 

  • Three representative reprints 

  • Curriculum vitae 

  • Contact information for three referees 

Please feel free to contact the search committee chair, Amanda Leightner, EdD, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC, with any questions (amandaleightner@boisestate.edu). 

Review of applications will begin on November 15th and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary starting at $70,000 and commensurate with experience. 

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

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