Adjunct Faculty, Respiratory Care

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 10,512; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty member for the respiratory care program. The role involves teaching a variety of courses, preparing materials, and evaluating students. Candidates must hold a current State of Ohio license and RRT credential, have a baccalaureate degree, and possess at least 4 years of RRT experience, including 2 years in clinical care. The pay is set at $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Qualifications

• Current State of Ohio license and RRT credential verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution, recognized by the USDE.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an RRT; of which 2 years include experience in clinical respiratory care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Teaches a variety of respiratory care courses (didactic and laboratory).
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work and laboratory work.
• Maintains and submits student attendance records and grades.

Skills

Proficiency in learning management systems

Advanced communication skills

Organizational skills

Sensitivity to community needs

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

Current State of Ohio license and RRT credential

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackboard (or similar learning management system)

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Health Professions

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7016

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a variety of respiratory care courses (didactic and laboratory) related to the Respiratory Care discipline including, but not limited to: equipment, patient assessment and pulmonary disease management, acid-base, respiratory care pharmacology, laboratory course (general therapeutics and mechanical ventilation).

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Current State of Ohio license and RRT credential verified by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution, recognized by the USDE
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an RRT; of which 2 years include experience in clinical respiratory care
• Proficiency or the ability to become proficient in learning management systems (e.g. Blackboard) and instructional technologies
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.