Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care (Full Time)

Clay Today; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Union: MCCC

Job summary

Springfield Technical Community College seeks a Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor to oversee respiratory care clinical and lab experiences, integrating patient simulation into the curriculum. You will coordinate with faculty, program director, and clinical sites to ensure aligned didactic and clinical education, while supervising students and maintaining records.

The role requires RRT credentials, teaching experience in a COARC accredited program, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Must have an unencumbered RRT license in Massachusetts.
• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program (AAS or BS).
• Must have at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as an RRT.
• Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Must pass background check (CORI/SORI), 13-panel drug test, and all medical requirements including vaccinations.
• Must complete CastleBranch onboarding within two weeks of hire.
• Must complete CoARC Key Personnel training within one month of hire.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and teaches patient care in clinical units to respiratory students.
• Supervises students while performing patient care and directs rotations to specialized units.
• Maintains records of students' clinical experiences and performance.
• Liaises between the college, part-time instructors, and clinical sites.
• Evaluates student progress weekly via verbal feedback and written evaluations.
• Ensures confidentiality and supports diverse student populations and the college mission.

Education

CoARC accredited program (AAS/BS)

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Master's degree preferred

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible fororganization, delivery, oversight, and general effectiveness of clinical and lab experiences for students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program. The Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor works in collaboration with program faculty toward the full integration of patient simulation into the curriculum and works with the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator to ensure that student clinical experiences are coordinated with their didactic and laboratory education.

Duties of the Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor include:

Provide academic advisement for potential and current students. Participate in recruitment activities. Maintain records related to the Program. Assist, in all aspects, the Program Chair in the operation of the Program. Other responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with the MCCC/MTA agreement. Reports to the Dean, School of Health & Patient Simulation. Clinical oversight Duties may be assigned during day, evening or weekend hours.

Specific job responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

Demonstrates and teaches patient care in clinical units to respiratory students and instructs students in principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to respiratory care. Responsible for directing students to any specialized units within the hospital when they are rotated. Supervises respiratory students while performing patient care. Maintains records of student's clinical experiences and performance as prescribed by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policies. Serves as a liaison between the college, part‑time clinical instructors and the clinical site. Evaluates student progress weekly through verbal feedback and written weekly performance evaluations. Demonstrates the ability to respond to and work with diverse and varied student populations and support the mission of the College.

REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and hold current, unencumbered RRT license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Must be graduate of a CoARC accredited associates or baccalaureate degree respiratory care program. Must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Master's Degree Preferred. Must have a minimum of three (3) years' clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching in an COARC accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor. Must pass National Background Check, CORI/SORI, 13 Panel Drug Test, and all medical requirements, including all required vaccinations and immunizations.. Must complete castlebranch onboarding process within two weeks of hire. Successful candidate must complete CoARC Key personnel training program within one month of date of hire. Must hold a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR certification, with ACLS provider certification preferred.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary: $64,450 - $78,983annually.Salary according to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), This is a 180 day position.
Benefits: Yes, Full Time
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affidavit Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at [e-mail], the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.