Adjunct Instructor- Clinical Respiratory Care

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Clinical Respiratory Care. This part-time faculty position involves teaching courses, mentoring students, and maintaining an effective learning environment across various modalities including face-to-face and online.

Applicants should possess a minimum educational qualification and relevant clinical experience in respiratory care. The role requires effective communication skills and adherence to college policies while fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time clinical experience in an acute care facility.
• Current credentials from the NBRC and Texas Medical Board required.
• Proven ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in approved discipline and facilitate student learning.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Mentor students and uphold college policies.

Skills

Instruction in various modalities

Ability to communicate effectively

Mentoring students

Education

Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience

Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience

Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience

Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Current RRT credential

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Clinical Respiratory Care

This position is designated as a security-sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

• Requisition Number: P0034014
• Open Date: 06/15/2026
• Campus: Weatherford Campus
• Job Type: Part-time Faculty
• Title: Adjunct (workforce/continuing/developmental education)
• Term: Other
• Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study

Required Experience

Five years of full-time clinical experience in an acute care facility contracted with Weatherford College Respiratory Care. Three years of this experience must be full-time critical care experience.

• Current RRT credential issued by the NBRC
• Current RCP issued by the Texas Medical Board
• Current BLS and ACLS issued by the AHA
• AARC member

Copies of certificates/license must be submitted with application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.