Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Therapy Program

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Rowan University is seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Respiratory Therapy program. You will lead groups of junior students, coordinate clinical rotations, and evaluate competency in real-world settings.

The role emphasizes mentoring, coordinating daily assignments with the RT department, and ensuring safe patient care during rotations with a focus on developing clinical skills.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required and active license in NJ/PA/DE specified.
• Ability to sign off procedural competencies and evaluate student clinical performance.
• Desire to assist and instruct students in clinical settings.
• Commitment to being available during agreed upon clinical dates.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of 6 junior respiratory therapy students in clinical settings to develop and strengthen cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills.
• Sign off procedural competencies and evaluate student performance in various settings.
• Coordinate daily assignments with RT department to maximize safe patient care during rotations.

Skills

RRT

RCP License

Clinical instruction

Education

B.S. degree in respiratory therapy or similar allied health-related field

Job description

Rowan University is accepting applications for the position ofClinical Instructor in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Offeringentry-level and degree-advancement programs leading to the Bachelorof Science in Respiratory Therapy, the Rowan University RespiratoryTherapy program is located in the new Health Sciences Center on thecampus of Rowan College of Jersey in Sewell, NJ. The entry-leveland degree-advancement baccalaureate programs hold provisionalaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Care(CoARC).

The Respiratory Therapy program at Rowan is administratively housedwithin the Rowan-Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions.Clinical Instructors for the program will lead groups of 6 juniorrespiratory therapy students in various clinical settings with theoverall goal of developing and strengthening each student’scognitive, psychomotor, and affective clinical skills. Clinicalinstructors will be responsible for signing off proceduralcompetencies, and evaluation of overall affective clinicalperformance in a variety of settings.

RU-BSRT clinical instructors will pioneer a new model for clinicalpreceptors as they function in the role of mentor, instructor,advisor, and clinical expert. The overall goal for the instructoris to work with students to coordinate the daily assignments withthe RT department to maximize delivery of safe and effectivepatient care during each clinical rotation. The instructor willremain a solid and involved resource and continue to direct thestudent's growth for the entire clinical experience.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. degree in respiratory therapy or similar alliedhealth-related field
• License/Certification:
• RRT (Required)
• RCP License (State of current practice) (Required)
• Positive attitude in relation to the profession of respiratorycare and their role within the organization
• Must hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialwith a current license in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania orDelaware
• Desire to assist and instruct students in clinicalsettings
• Commitment to being available during agreed-upon clinicaldates
• Experience with adult and pediatric patients in a variety offloor, emergency and critical care settings.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with students,staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and clinicalpartners in large and small settings
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to andunderstanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnicbackgrounds of students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to astudent-centered environment.

Preferred:

• BS in Respiratory Therapy
• ACLS
• Critical care experience: 3 years
• Additional specialty credentials (ACCS, NPS) demonstratingadditional expertise in specialty areas
• Previous clinical instructor/preceptor experience

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule

• 8-hour shift, various days

Immunization/Health considerations

All employees willadhere to the facility regulations such as screening, vaccinations,and required PPE use.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described below are representative of thosenecessary to fulfill the essential functions of the job.Instruction in use of equipment and activities associated withpatient care replicates the clinical setting and requires physicalcapacity comparable to that of a practicing respiratory therapistbased on the O*NET summary of work activities. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling,installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulatingthings
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physicalactivities that require considerable use of your arms and legs andmoving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing,walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either controlmechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines orprocesses (not including computers or vehicles)

Applications close:

open until filled

Start Date for Position:

September 1, 2026

SALARY:

In compliance with the State of New Jersey’s PayTransparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $75/hr. Whenextending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factorssuch as, but not limited to, scope of responsibilities of theposition, work experience, education, training, key skills,internal equity, as well as market and other organizationalconsiderations.

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan Universityoffers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs inperson and online to nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growingpublic research institution in the Northeast and among thecountry’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thrivingmultidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practicalresearch in health care, engineering, science and business, whileensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationallyrecognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education andpublic-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities inthe U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For moreinformation on Rowan University, click here .

NOTES:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and theuniversity will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for thisposition.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.