Respiratory Therapy Clinical Education Director

Advocate Health Care; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences seeks a Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the Respiratory Therapy program to lead clinical learning experiences and ensure CoARC accreditation standards are met. The role connects classroom instruction with hands-on clinical practice and regulatory compliance across multiple settings.

The DCE will develop partnerships, coordinate placements, mentor students, and supervise teaching across classroom, lab, and clinical environments while fostering

Qualifications

• RRT credential.
• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care License (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
• Master's degree from an accredited institution OR bachelor's degree with commitment to complete a master's degree within 2 years.
• Minimum 4 years of respiratory therapy experience, including at least 2 years in clinical practice.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching or clinical preceptor experience in an accredited respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with clinical affiliates.
• Coordinate student clinical placements and schedules.
• Conduct site visits to ensure quality learning environments.
• Collaborate with clinical educators and provide preceptor training.
• Support compliance with accreditation and clinical education standards.
• Teach in classroom, lab, clinical, and/or online settings.
• Foster engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching and remediation.
• Develop laboratory competencies and clinical learning activities.
• Mentor students and support career readiness.
• Review and update course materials and learning outcomes.
• Integrate current respiratory care practices, research, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to college committees, advising, and departmental initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and scholarly activities.
• Serve as a positive role model while promoting diversity, teamwork, and integrity.

Skills

RRT credential

North Carolina license

Teaching experience

Clinical practice experience

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with plan for master's within 2 years

Job description

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences seeks a Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the Respiratory Therapy program to lead clinical learning experiences and ensure CoARC accreditation standards are met. The role connects classroom instruction with hands-on clinical practice and regulatory compliance across multiple settings.

The DCE will develop partnerships, coordinate placements, mentor students, and supervise teaching across classroom, lab, and clinical environments while fostering