KC Asst Professor EXT - Respiratory Care

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering College is seeking an Assistant Professor – Director of Clinical Education for a full-time role in Kettering, Ohio. This position involves overseeing clinical placements, mentoring students, and engaging in research. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have substantial teaching experience, with a commitment to faith-based education and student success.

The role also includes responsibilities in curriculum development, compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Kettering College prepares health professionals to serve with integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• At least four years of effective teaching experience, preferably at the rank of Instructor.
• Current, valid, unencumbered professional licensure in the applicable field when required.
• Completed and disseminated at least two scholarly artifacts recognized nationally.

Responsibilities

• Accept responsibility for the learning of assigned students.
• Direct responsibility for clinical education infrastructure.
• Develop and teach advanced courses in health sciences.
• Conduct original research leading to publications.

Skills

Clinical practice knowledge

Mentorship

Hands-on clinical instruction

Innovative assessment methods

Education

Master’s degree

Encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree

Job description

Job Details: Kettering College – Kettering – Full Time – Days

Job Responsibilities

• Accept responsibility for the learning of assigned students, as outlined in the workload assignment developed with the department chair and dean.
• Ensure course content is current and meets academic and professional standards.
• Maintain required records and produce necessary reports, including timely syllabi production and grade calculations.
• Provide services in advising students and supporting student organizations.
• Maintain current professional licensure or registry as appropriate to the academic appointment.
• Act consistently in ways that fulfill the job description and contribute to a collaborative learning community.
• Enforce all College rules and regulations, such as the Honor Code.
• Uphold the College's Christ-centered standards and values in all professional activities.
• Engage in services to enhance and support student life, including participating in College-sponsored events.
• Keep records and produce reports required for the College's fiscal obligations and accreditation requirements, such as attendance records for federal financial aid.
• Foster a caring and collegial community within the College.
• Other duties as assigned.

Assistant Professor – Director of Clinical Education (Clinical Responsibilities)

• Direct responsibility for clinical education infrastructure, including scheduling student clinical placements and ensuring appropriate learning experiences.
• Ongoing coordination between didactic and clinical education rather than primarily classroom instruction.
• Regular site visits to clinical affiliates and oversight of distributed clinical environments.
• Required availability during clinical hours to support students and preceptors.
• Serve as primary point of contact with clinical affiliates; actively manage relationships with clinical sites and preceptors, including communication, issue resolution, and alignment with program goals.
• Mentor and support clinical preceptors as educators; collaborate with preceptors to develop and update clinical evaluation tools, handbooks, and curriculum.
• Direct accountability for tracking student clinical performance, competencies, and progression; maintain clinical education records and documentation systems tied to accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with clinical accreditation standards such as CoARC and alignment with state licensure and professional practice requirements.
• Participate in student recruitment specific to the program; involve in program logistics such as scheduling, clinical capacity management, and delivery of clinical instruction.

Practice Based Expertise Requirements

• Require current clinical practice knowledge and credentials in respiratory care, including NBRC certification and licensure.
• Emphasize hands‑on clinical instruction experience and preceptor level expertise beyond general teaching experience.
• Release time from teaching workload will be provided to offset additional responsibilities, in line with CoARC expectations and institutional policy.

Teaching

• Develop and teach advanced courses, integrating cutting‑edge research and industry trends.
• Mentor students in research projects, guiding them toward independent scholarly pursuits.
• Implement innovative assessment methods that align with program goals, student learning outcomes, and the Christ‑centric foundations of the institution.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking.

Service

• Assume leadership roles in departmental and/or institutional committees, contributing to curriculum and program assessment and outcomes enhancements.
• Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives to improve teaching effectiveness and student success; continually reflect Christ in all interactions.
• Engage in outreach activities to establish partnerships with industry, community, and professional stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and assessment of academic programs.

Scholarship

• Conduct original research leading to publications in reputable journals.
• Seek internal and/or external funding for research projects and collaborate with interprofessional teams.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Integrate research findings into teaching to provide students with cutting‑edge knowledge.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited academic institution, in the assigned area of education or a related field.
• At least four years of effective teaching experience, preferably at the rank of Instructor.
• Encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in an area that contributes to the professional assignment.
• Completed and disseminated at least two scholarly artifacts (peer‑reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, book chapters, or comparable works recognized nationally).
• Current, valid, unencumbered professional licensure in the applicable field when required (e.g., Ohio RCP license, RRT national credential).
• BLS and ACLS preferred; ≥4 years RCP experience including ≥2 years clinical respiratory care.
• Other licensure and certifications as specified by the department (e.g., NBRC certification).
• Acceptable scholarly artifacts align with Boyer’s Model of Scholarship as described by College policies.

Overview

Kettering College is a faith‑based institution of higher education located in Kettering, Ohio, owned by Kettering Health – Main Campus and chartered by the Seventh‑day Adventist Church. Since its founding in 1967, the College has grown into a leader in health sciences education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs through the doctoral level. Rooted in an Adventist commitment to whole‑person care, Kettering College prepares students to serve with competence, compassion, and integrity. Its mission comes to life each day through innovative teaching, hands‑on clinical partnerships, and a focus on developing healthcare professionals who view service as a life calling and health as harmony of body, mind, and spirit.