Adjunct Instructor- Non-Union - Respiratory Therapy

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for the Respiratory Therapy program at Malcolm X College. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Illinois, and possess effective teaching strategies.

Your role will involve designing courses, assessing student learning, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Prior experience with online teaching is preferred. The position offers a salary of $800 – $943 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Illinois.
• Teaching experience preferred, either in higher education or high school.
• Knowledge of online teaching via Zoom is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Employ various assessments to ensure student learning.
• Help students reach academic and career goals.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork among students.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Engaging students

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Brightspace Learning Management System

Job description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – RESPIRATORY THERAPY

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor for the Respiratory Department. If you have passion for teaching, learning, and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the students in critical thinking and problem‑solving.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health‑focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. Core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Essential Duties

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem‑solve using discipline‑specific thinking strategies.
• Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
• Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Illinois.
• Teaching experience preferred – either higher education or high school levels.
• Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar LMS preferred.
• Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students required.
• Experience with a diverse, multi‑lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college.

Salary

• $800 – $943 Per Contact Hour

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.