Respiratory Care Program Chair/Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

TRS/ERS

Holiday pay

Leave accrual

Job summary

Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Respiratory Care Program Chair/Instructor to plan, organize and teach courses in the Respiratory Care program and to supervise clinical instruction.

The role includes serving as Program Director to ensure CoARC standards are met and overseeing advisement, committee meetings, and program development. Travel may be required and the schedule runs 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on most days.

Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care from an academic institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Must hold Active/Current credentials in Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) and current state license.
• Documented four (4) years of experience as an RRT with at least two (2) years of clinical respiratory care.
• Documented two (2) years’ experience teaching either as faculty in a CoARC-Accredited program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for Respiratory students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach courses in the Respiratory Care program and instruct in clinical settings.
• Serve as Program Director to ensure CoARC accreditation standards are met and submit required materials on time.
• Manage program administration including student advisement, advisory committee meetings, and program development.

Skills

RRT credential

Teaching experience

Program management

Student advisement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Master’s degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Job Title:

Respiratory Care Program Chair/Instructor

Agency:

Central Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007754

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

ANNUAL GROSS SALARY IN THE MID TO UPPER $50S

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, The Respiratory Care Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and teaching courses in the Respiratory Care program as well as instructing in the clinical setting. The Program Chair serves as the Program Director to assure that all Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accreditation standards are met, including the production and timely submission of all required materials. The Program Chair must be able to handle administrative responsibilities related to program management including student advisement, advisory committee meetings, and program development. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual, CGTC policies and procedures, and accreditation standards. Position may require travel as needed. This position reports to the Dean for Health Sciences.

Projected Work Hours/Location:

This position generally works normal business day hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule to include evenings may be required as needed. Position will be primarily assigned to the Houston STEM and Career Academy in Warner Robins, Georgia, and may be reassigned to another campus as needed to support instructional requirements. Travel may be required to any of the locations within the College’s service area, to include dual enrollment and clinical sites. This position will work all 12 calendar months per year and at 40 hours per week. Teaching assignments may include teaching, and required travel, to one or more campus/site locations, to include dual enrollment programs and assigned locations, or any combination thereof, and may include a combination of face-to-face and distance instructional delivery methods. Faculty may be assigned to any campus/site based on the business needs of the college.

Salary / Benefits:

The selected candidate can expect to receive a contingent offer with an annual gross salary in the mid to upper $50s. Actual salary to be determined by the candidate’s highest qualifying degree based on meeting published minimum and preferred qualifications. Position is eligible for state benefits to include retirement, insurance, leave accrual and holiday pay. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
• Must hold Active/Current credentials in Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) and current state License.
• Documented four (4) Years of experiences experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) Years of clinical respiratory care
• Documented two (2) Years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-Accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for Respiratory students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree in Respiratory Care from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
• Documented completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program
• Documented teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

Pre-employment screenings:

• Criminal History Records
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Employment References
• Pre-Employment Drug Test
• Fingerprint Records
• Credit History Records
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examination

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Central Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: The Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Cathy Johnson, Executive Director for Athletics and Compliance, Room A136, 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Ga, 31088; Phone [phone]; Fax [phone]; Email: [e-mail]. All application materials are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act O. C. G. A. §50-18-70. Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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