Respiratory Care Tutor (PT)

Mohawk Valley Community College; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Lab Tutor to provide academic and hands-on learning support to students in the Respiratory Care program. The tutor will work under faculty direction, assisting with course content, lab skills, equipment use, and preparation for practical exams.

Strong knowledge of respiratory care concepts, excellent communication, and the ability to teach students individually or in small groups are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Demonstrated competence in respiratory care concepts and laboratory skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students.
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
• Commitment to student success and a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring to Respiratory Care students.
• Assist students in understanding and applying respiratory care concepts and terminology.
• Reinforce laboratory skills and techniques.
• Help students develop proficiency with equipment used in the respiratory care lab.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory care concepts

Laboratory skills

Communication

Tutoring/teaching

Student support

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory care lab equipment

Job description

Respiratory Care Tutor (PT)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Part-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Respiratory Care LabTutor in our Learning Commons to provide academic and hands-on learning support to students enrolled inthe Respiratory Care program. They will work under the direction of Respiratory Carefaculty, the tutor assists students in developing and strengthening theirknowledge, technical skills, and confidence in respiratory care concepts andlaboratory procedures. The tutor provides individualized and small-groupassistance with course content, laboratory skills, equipment use, andpreparation for practical examinations.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring to students enrolled in Respiratory Care courses.
• Assist students in understanding and applying respiratory care concepts, terminology, and procedures.
• Reinforce laboratory skills and techniques.
• Help students develop proficiency with equipment commonly used in the Respiratory Care laboratory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of respiratory care principles and clinical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with students at varying levels of preparation. Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant.

Hours per week: 20 - 29

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care
• Demonstrated competence in respiratory care concepts and laboratory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups
• Commitment to student success and a supportive learning environment

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $17.42 per hour

For full consideration, apply by: 10/5/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmpative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.