Adjunct - Respiratory Care Laboratory

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,460 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College seeks an Adjunct in Respiratory Care Laboratory to support hands-on learning and skill development in the Respiratory Care Program. You will instruct students, coach competencies, and evaluate performance in the campus clinical skills lab to ensure safe practice for clinical placement.

The role requires collaboration with faculty, adherence to CoARC standards, and effective student remediation. A valid RRT, state license, and teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid RRT credential and current state license in Respiratory Care.
• Minimum three years of experience as an RT and two years of clinical care.
• Two years of teaching experience in CoARC-accredited programs or as a clinical instructor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related health field; strong teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, coaching, skill competency evaluation, and student remediation in the on-campus respiratory care lab.
• Collaborate with program faculty to reinforce psychomotor competencies per CoARC standards and prepare students for placement.

Skills

RRT credential

State license in Respiratory Care

Teaching experience

Communication skills

CoARC standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related health field

Job description

Job Details

Title: Adjunct - Respiratory Care Laboratory

Announce Date: 04/16/2026 | Apply By Date: Open Until Filled | Application Status: Accepting Applications | Position Type: Part-time | Salary: $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.

Reading Area Community College is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations, we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will only be used in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Background Check

If you are chosen for this position, a background check will be required. Full details regarding the background check are available upon request.

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

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

Preferred:

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

Special Conditions

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

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