Adjunct - Respiratory Care

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct instructor to deliver assigned courses and support student learning in a rigorously diverse environment. The role emphasizes quality instruction, clear communication, and accurate record-keeping throughout the semester.

Responsibilities include designing inclusive curricula, utilizing LMS tools, and engaging large groups with challenging material while maintaining professional development through routine departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited program in the discipline.
• One to two years as a Respirator Care Therapist with NBRC credential and Ohio license.
• Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS), such as Blackboard; familiarity with Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses, designs inclusive curricula.
• Uses technology to support learning and communicates expectations clearly.
• Maintains attendance, grades, and progress feedback per policies.
• Participates in departmental meetings for professional development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Blackboard

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

The Adjunct position provides quality instruction and maintains apositive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasisplaced on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunctrole provides instruction and monitors teaching/learningeffectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or otherleadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strongorganizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaginglarge groups of people with complicated material.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled. Designs curriculumembracing diversity, in all forms, to foster talent in studentswhile modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understandingof the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresentedgroups.
• Considers individual differences of students in order to designand support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic orother needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature andobjectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly tostudents the expectations concerning the use of suchtechnology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance withdepartmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits gradestimely, and in accordance with established policies and proceduresof the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as otherrelevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporatesdepartmental, college, cross-college, and instructorrequirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with theprescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department, LeadInstructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties andprofessional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages activeand collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge,student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Usestechnology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learningboth inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic supportservices available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect andinclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of thecommunity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited program in thediscipline.
• One-Two years as a Respirator Care Therapist (RCT); RegisteredRespiratory Therapist credentialed through the National Board ofRespiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice by the OhioMedical Board.
• Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS), such asBlackboard, Intermediate Office Suite familiarity.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable abilityto gain access to work site(s).

Compensation Details:

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour

Contact Hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time