Program Director of Respiratory Therapy

SCSRC; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel College of Technology in Fort Mill, SC seeks a qualified Program Director for the Respiratory Therapy Program. The role leads program administration, curriculum development, and faculty oversight to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and student success.

The candidate will teach, mentor faculty, manage budgets, and coordinate PAC and accreditation activities, while maintaining licensure and engaging in institutional events.

Qualifications

• Leads and supervises the Respiratory Therapy Program to ensure academic excellence.
• Ensures accreditation compliance with ACCSC PDE USDE and other agencies.
• Involves budgeting, program development, and curriculum oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for the Respiratory Therapy Program, including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and, when necessary, terminating faculty.
• Ensure program compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development and management of the annual program budget.
• Interview prospective students for program admission.
• Teach classroom, laboratory, and clinical courses with instructional excellence.
• Utilize Canvas LMS for attendance, grading, communication, and documentation.
• Develop, review, and revise curriculum and evaluation instruments.
• Monitor student progress and maintain advising records.
• Coordinate Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and accreditation activities.
• Participate in accreditation activities and institutional events.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Budget management

Recruiting & mentoring

Program administration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Job description

Laurel College of Technology , Fort Mill, SC is seeking a qualified and experienced Program Director for the Respiratory Therapy Program. The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of the Respiratory Therapy Program. This position ensures compliance with institutional, state, federal, and programmatic accreditation standards while fostering student success, faculty development, and academic excellence.

• This is an on-campus position. Remote work is not available.
• This is a full-time, year-round (52-week) position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for the Respiratory Therapy Program, including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and, when necessary, recommending the termination of assigned faculty.
• Ensure program compliance with all applicable requirements of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), and all applicable programmatic accrediting agencies.
• Assist in the development and management of the annual program budget, including reviewing and approving departmental requisitions.
• Interview prospective students for program admission in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Teach assigned classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical courses while maintaining effective classroom management and instructional excellence.
• Utilize the institution’s Learning Management System (Canvas) for attendance, grading, communication, and course documentation.
• Develop, review, and revise curriculum, including course syllabi, outlines, lesson plans, instructional materials, and student evaluation instruments.
• Monitor student academic progress and ensure faculty maintain accurate advising records, documentation, and progress reports.
• Maintain current professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education required by institutional and accrediting agencies.
• Coordinate Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and collaborate with institutional departments to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Participate in accreditation activities, faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, and other scheduled institutional events.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Preferred; candidates without a bachelor’s degree are expected to be actively pursuing completion of a bachelor’s degree)

Experience

• Respiratory Therapy: 3 years (Required)
• Respiratory Therapy education/teaching experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required)
• South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license or eligibility for licensure (Required)