Respiratory Care Tutor (PT)

Mohawk Valley Community College; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY invites applications for a part-time, 10-month Respiratory Care Lab Tutor. The tutor will provide academic and hands‑on learning support to students in the Respiratory Care program, under the direction of Respiratory Care faculty.

Responsibilities include tutoring individually and in small groups, reinforcing lab skills, and helping students use equipment while preparing for practical examinations.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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 Lab Tutor in our Learning Commons to provide academic and hands‑on learning support to students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program. They will work under the direction of Respiratory Care faculty, the tutor assists students in developing and strengthening their knowledge, technical skills, and confidence in respiratory care concepts and laboratory procedures. The tutor provides individualized and small‑group assistance with course content, laboratory skills, equipment use, and preparation 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

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