Respiratory Care Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Union County College is seeking an Respiratory Care Adjunct Faculty for DAY COURSES in Fall 2026. The role involves teaching assigned courses, maintaining records, and participating in outcomes assessments within the Respiratory Care program on the Plainfield campus.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in respiratory therapy with an RRT credential and NJ license, plus several years of clinical and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or closely related field.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and NJ license.
• 4+ years as an RRT; at least 2 years in clinical respiratory care.
• At least 2 years teaching in an accredited respiratory care program.
• Willingness to teach online using available technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as published in the catalog and syllabus.
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records and submit reports.
• Advise Department Chairperson on absences and student issues as needed.
• Participate in assessment of learning outcomes and apply results to course planning.
• Ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment for classes.

Skills

Teaching ability

Online teaching readiness

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Respiratory Care Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

Job Announcement

Position Information Position Title Respiratory Care Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026 Campus Plainfield Department Respiratory Care Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Adjunct Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular

General Description Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.

Faculty member must possess a willingness to be certified to teach online.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible. Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses. Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible. Meets all scheduled class meetings. Advises Department Chairperson/Program Director of absences in a timely manner. Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Department Chairperson/Program Director and/or Student Records Office. Submits grades per published deadline. Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning. Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes. Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention. Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or a closely related field.

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) credential and current professional license as required by the state of New Jersey.

Experience A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; of which at least two (2) years must include experience in clinical respiratory care.

Must have a minimum of two (2) years-experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.

Experience working with a diverse population preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required Certification or license as needed and appropriate. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates. Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques. Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum. Knowledge of competency-based education. Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students. Fundamental competency in the use of information technology. Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes. Commitment to continual professional growth and development. Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

Physical Demands and Work Environment This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Some travel required.

Salary Additional Information Union County College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to maintaining an academic and work environment for students, faculty and staff which is conducive to the achievement of educational and career goals on the basis of ability and performance, and which is free of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status.

Terms of Employment Part time. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

• * Which of the following modalities are you available to teach?
  • Face-to-Face
  • Remote Live
  • Online


• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting on UCC.edu
  • Internal Job Posting (Paper Posting)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Print Advertisement/Publication (IE: Sunday Star Ledger)
  • Linked-in
  • Facebook
  • NJ.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • HERC.org
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  • Other Source Not Listed


• * If you heard of this employment opportunity from another web site or another source not listed in question number one, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field.

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• * If you heard of this employment opportunity from a print advertisement/publication, please indicate where you heard of this employment opportunity. If you have chosen a specific answer to question number one, please put "N/A" in the answer field.

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• * What is your highest level education obtained?
  • High School
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Graduate Degree


• * Do you have two (2) years of teaching experience or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No

Optional & Required Documents

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  • Resume/CV
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  
  
  • Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)
  
  
  
  


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UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.