Part-Time Instructor of Respiratory Care

Yosemite Community College District

Modesto (CA)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 179,000

Part time

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Job summary

Yosemite Community College District invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor of Respiratory Care at Modesto Junior College for the 2026/2027 cycle. The position involves teaching in clinical and lab settings, evaluating student progress, and supporting equity initiatives in a diverse student population.

The candidate must hold an associate degree and be an RRT, with a minimum of six years’ experience and eligibility for California licensure. Open date 10/16/2026; close 06/30/2027.

Qualifications

Associate Degree; AND must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ); AND minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; AND current license or eligibility for licensure to practice Respiratory Care in California. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Responsibilities

Provide effective clinical instruction, consistent with the approved Respiratory Care curriculum, at MJC and the clinical site.
Assist in the development of lesson plans and student evaluation methods.
Implement program philosophy, objectives, policies and curriculum.
Supervise student practice of new skills.
Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Student evaluation

Equity education

Curriculum development

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Part-Time Instructor of Respiratory Care - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College 2026/2027

Application Close Date: Wednesday, June 30th, 2027 at 11:59pm

Part-Time pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an "as need" basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester.

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in Respiratory Care department. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations, with the following breakdown: 53.5% Hispanic, 35.1% White, 4.9% Asian, 3.4% African-American/Black, 1.4% Filipino, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% Multi-racial/Other (MJC Office of Institutional Effectiveness: https://www.mjc.edu/general/research/demographics/index.php)

MJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap-around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join a chemistry department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Instructor of Respiratory Care - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College 2026/2027

The Hourly Range: $81.20 - $129.82 Doctorate Range: $95.68 to $133.23 (2026-2027 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $40 per hour

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.

Scope of Assignment

Under supervision of the Dean of Health Professions, teach Respiratory Care students in clinical and lab environments in accordance with course descriptions, outlines and class schedules; evaluate progress of students, advise students concerning educational matters, and participate in activities that strengthen student success. The Respiratory Care Instructor may not have any other responsibilities while supervising the clinical training.

The successful candidate will join a Respiratory Care department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree; AND must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ); AND minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; AND current license or eligibility for licensure to practice Respiratory Care in California. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to serve as a professional role model to assist students to develop professional and ethical values and to maintain high standards of respiratory care practice.
Ability to effectively instruct, supervise and evaluate students in the clinical aspects of respiratory care.
Ability to work effectively in a close, collaborative team environment with other respiratory care faculty.
Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
Enthusiasm for the learning process.
Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care
Education and/or experience in teaching in Respiratory Care at the community college level, with a particular emphasis in basic skills.
Current knowledge of Respiratory Care clinical practices
Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the clinical level.
Competent in new pedagogies, such as respiratory care clinical practices, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and clinical practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the clinical setting;
Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Respiratory Care as it relates to the relevancy of respiratory students’ lives, interests, and communities;
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the clinical;
Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.

Example of Duties and Responsibilities

Provide effective clinical instruction, consistent with the approved Respiratory Care curriculum, at MJC and the clinical site.
Assist in the development of lesson plans and student evaluation methods.
Implement program philosophy, objectives, policies and curriculum.
Supervise student practice of new skills.
Assist students with remedial skills practice as needed and communicate progress to Respiratory Care faculty team.
Serve as skills evaluator.
Provide for orientation of students in the hospital setting.
Assist with program-related activities
Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for clinical using the results for improvement.
Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
Participating in professional development activities to fulfill mandatory FLEX requirements
Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Standards

Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Open Date 10/16/2026

Close Date 06/30/2027

Open Until Filled No

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