Instructor, Respiratory Therapy

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC); Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A college in New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Instructor for Respiratory Therapy. The successful candidate will plan instructional materials, evaluate students, and teach in various settings while maintaining a positive learning environment. Candidates must possess a relevant two-year diploma or a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and be licensed as a respiratory therapist in New Brunswick. This role offers opportunities for professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Paid sick and vacation leave

Volunteer leave

Free Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered respiratory therapist with New Brunswick licensing.
• Highly flexible and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional materials and resources.
• Instruct and evaluate students in various settings.
• Collaborate with faculty and manage positive learning environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year diploma or Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy)

Registered respiratory therapist licensed in New Brunswick

Proof of immunization

Criminal background check

Job description

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. The College is currently seeking a dynamic and competent individual for the position of Instructor, Respiratory Therapy. When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Position Type: Part-time Term (18.125 hours per week)

Duration: January 2026 to June 2026

Location: NBCC Saint John, Allied Health campus.

Salary Range: $33.85 to $47.70/hour (successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $52.08/hour, based on their level of post-secondary education).

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of a two-year diploma from a CMA or CoARTE accredited respiratory therapy program, or a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy) degree, or an equivalent.
• You must be a registered respiratory therapist, licensed to practice with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of immunization and criminal background check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.

Professional Skills

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.

Assets

• Preference may be given to candidates who have experience teaching in a post-secondary environment.
• Preference may be given to candidates with a minimum of five (5) years of recent respiratory therapy experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

Responsibilities

You will be collaborating with and reporting to the Academic Chair of Allied Health, as a member of the faculty team, you are responsible for planning and preparing instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders; as well as other related duties.

Specific instructional areas may include, but may not be limited to:

• Cardiorespiratory pharmacology
• Pathophysiology
• Neonatal and pediatric care (acute, chronic, and critical)
• Neonatal and pediatric resuscitation protocols
• Adult chronic care
• Cardiorespiratory assessment
• Adult critical care
• Medical terminology
• Critical reasoning
• Research and communication concepts

You will be required to teach students in the classroom, lab and simulated clinical and actual clinical settings. You will also supervise students completing off-site clinical rotations. You will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• Opportunity to become a member of the Part time Seasonal Employees of NB Pension plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. To ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in New Brunswick near a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by November 11, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.