Faculty – Director of Clinical Education – Respiratory Care Program
Summary:
Faculty members are appointed and assigned rank according to established policies and collective bargaining agreements. Specific items such as wages, fringe benefits, and job responsibilities are determined by the College's collective bargaining agreement with the recognized faculty bargaining unit and institutional practices.
As professionals in a community college setting, faculty are involved in a variety of instructional and non-instructional activities which contribute to goals and objectives of a comprehensive two-year institution. The following description of faculty duties and qualifications clarifies the expectations of this institution and is not considered complete or exclusive.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Required
1- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field. A candidate with an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field may be considered with a 1-year Bachelor’s degree completion from the date of hire.
2- Valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.
3- Minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
4- Minimum of two-years of 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.
Prefer red:
1- Master’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
2- Experience in distance education, i.e. online, hybrid and/or web enhanced courses or willingness to learn and teach in these modes is desirable.
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Certificates, Licenses, Registra tion:
• Registry in Respiratory Care (RRT)
• Pennsylvania Certification as Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Active AARC membership desirable
Other Skills and Abillities:
1- Excellent classroom management and planning skills.
2- Demonstrated teaching and student coaching
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not an all-inclusive list of duties):
1. Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Director/Instructor of the Respiratory Care Program.
2. On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a
syllabus that provides, at minimum, the following information:
a. Expected outcomes and performance objectives.
b. Grading policy.
c. Attendance policy - make-up work/tests.
d. Schedule of assignments.
e. Login information for students to access the College’s LMS.
3. Provide the Director/Instructor of the Respiratory Care Program with copies of materials listed in Item 2 above.
4. Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement.
5. Participate in student advising and registration.
6. Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of the Respiratory Care curriculum.
7. Teach classes as assigned.
a. Clinical
b. Laboratory
c. Didactic
8. Advise students with program-related problems and academic and career planning.
9. Keep abreast of developments in Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Medicine, and education.
10. Attend state, regional, and national meetings consistent with needs, budget, and personnel policy and report to the Coordinator/Instructor of the Respiratory Care Program.
Higher Education
Education
Full-time