Adjunct - Respiratory Care Laboratory

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,324 - 63,128; Part time

Job summary

A local community college is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Respiratory Care Laboratory. The role involves hands-on instruction in a clinical skills lab, evaluating students' competencies, and supporting their skill development. Applicants must hold a valid RRT credential, a state license, and have significant experience in respiratory care and teaching. This part-time position mandates collaboration with faculty, ensuring adherence to standards, and requires Pennsylvania residency upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RRT credential.
• Current state license in Respiratory Care required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• At least 2 years of clinical respiratory care experience.
• 2 years of teaching experience in accredited programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and coaching in the Respiratory Care laboratory.
• Evaluate student skill competencies.
• Support student remediation and skill development.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical teaching skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a related health field

Job description

Send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references, to [e-mail]

Please indicate the job code ADJ-HP-RC-LAB in the subjectline of your email.

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Title: Adjunct - Respiratory Care Laboratory

12/11/2025

Apply by date: Open Until filled

Application status: Accepting Applications

Position type: Part-time

$39.00 per hour

The Health Professions Division at Reading Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to support hands‑on learning in the Respiratory Care Program. This position provides instruction, coaching, skill competency evaluation, and student remediation within the on‑campus Respiratory Care clinical skills laboratory.

The adjunct will work closely with program faculty to reinforce psychomotor competencies aligned with CoARC standards, support student skill development, and ensure safe, effective practice in preparation for clinical placement.

Scheduled Hours
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., from January 29, 2026 through March 19, 2026.

Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Hold a current state license in Respiratory Care
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Have at least two (2) years of clinical respiratory care experience
• Have at least two (2) years of teaching experience, either:
  • As appointed faculty in a CoARC‑accredited Respiratory Care program, or
  • As a clinical instructor or preceptor for students in such programs
• A bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related health field.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and clinical teaching skills

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in higher education
• Experience in simulation, skills lab instruction, or competency assessment
• Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technology
• Commitment to the community college mission and student success

Special Conditions

• Instruction will occur on campus in the Respiratory Care clinical skills lab
• Pennsylvania residency required at time of hire
• Position requires collaboration with program faculty and adherence to CoARC and institutional standards

For questions, contact: Dr. Stacia Visgarda, Dean of Health Professions at [e-mail]