Clinical Faculty & Director of Clinical Education (Respiratory Care)

Saint Joseph's University; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's University is seeking a Clinical Faculty & Director of Clinical Education for its Respiratory Care Program. This role involves leading the clinical education department, managing student experiences, and contributing to curriculum development and program assessment. The successful candidate must hold a relevant degree and RRT credential, bringing both teaching and clinical expertise, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• At least 2 years experience in teaching or as a clinical instructor.
• Completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess the clinical education program.
• Supervise and assess student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate clinical experiences and ensure compliance with site requirements.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Baccalaureate degree or higher

Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential

Current PA state license

Job description

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Clinical Faculty & Director of Clinical Education (Respiratory Care)

Apply locations Lancaster time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR100754

Position Title:

Clinical Faculty & Director of Clinical Education (Respiratory Care)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Director of Clinical Education (Respiratory Care Program) provides effective leadership in developing, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinical education program. This includes but is not limited to review, revision, and implementation of curriculum, student recruitment and progression, simulation integration, and management of the program’s clinical activities. The Director of Clinical Education will report directly to the Program Director and work closely with the Director of Allied Health Program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health (SNAH). This is a 12-month faculty position with both clinical and teaching responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (ability to perform with or without reasonable accommodations)

• Promotes and contributes to enhance the University’s high performing learner-centered environment.

• Facilitates didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction, using strategies that stimulate interest and maximizes student learning.

• Incorporates current theories, research, and practice into the design of instruction, including plans for development and revision of curriculum.

• Supervises and assesses student learning to achieve outcomes at the course and/or program level.

• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of courses, programs, and College strategies.

• Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through professional development that enhances teaching and learning. Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of courses, programs, and College strategies.

• Demonstrates service to the SNAH, the University, profession, and /or community.

• Participates in faculty and leadership meetings within the SNAH.

• Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through participation in professional development that enhances teaching and learning.

• Assists in the daily operations of the program as instructed by the Program Director and/or the Director of Allied Health Programs.

• Models professional values in support of the mission, vision, educational outcomes, and strategic direction of the University.

• Performs other duties that may be in the best interest of the SNAH and University as requested by academic leadership.

In addition to the job duties listed above, the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the daily operations of clinical education including program administration, organization, and supervision of students to optimize program effectiveness.

• Facilitates frequent and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates in all program locations.

• Coordinates clinical experiences and ensures student compliance with site requirements.

• Contacts and evaluates clinical sites for suitability as a required or elective rotation experience and works with site representatives to identify suitable preceptors to supervise students.

• Ensures appropriate supervision/assessment of students is available at all clinical sites.

• Organizes and develops clinical curriculum needed for the development of evolving practice skills.

• Assesses the overall effectiveness of the clinical training for all students.

• Works with the Program Director to ensure that student clinical exposures are coordinated with didactic and laboratory education.

• Manages student issues according to program specific, SNAH and University policies.

• Collaborates with the Program Director and Strategic Enrollment Management in student recruitment, retention, and marketing efforts.

• Participates in periodic program assessments, such as continuous quality review, evaluation of program effectiveness and improvement of the program.

• Assists the Program Director in the training and onboarding of regular and adjunct faculty in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.

• Contributes to the development, review, and revisions to program outcomes, curriculum, course syllabi, course evaluations, policies, and procedures.

• Provides effective leadership in developing, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinical education program.

Educational Requirements:

• The DCE of an Associates degree program must have earned a baccalaureate degree or higher from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

• Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current PA state license

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC- accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.

• Must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required by the circumstances.

• Flexibility in managing a dynamic and evolving academic program.

Physical Requirements/Unusual Work Hours:

• Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, squat, bend and climb stairs.

• Lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds short distances.

• Reach in forward, lateral, and overhead motions.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix . Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights .

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