Respiratory Therapy Education Leader & Clinical Coordinator

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Director duties stipend

Summer assignments

No weekend/night duty

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy educator to coordinate clinical education, recruit affiliates, and supervise students in hospital and lab settings. The role involves teaching diverse courses and ensuring accreditation standards are met.

The position requires a licensed RRT with several years of clinical and teaching experience, plus commitment to ongoing curriculum development and student success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy with current enrollment in—or commitment to enroll in—a bachelor’s program and complete it within two years of hire.
• At least four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including a minimum of two years in clinical respiratory care.
• At least two years of teaching experience as: faculty in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program; or a clinical instructor or preceptor for students enrolled in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current, unrestricted state respiratory therapy license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the program’s clinical education component in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Recruit, orient, evaluate, and develop clinical affiliates, instructors, and preceptors.
• Visit clinical sites regularly to monitor student progress, clinical experiences, and instructional quality.
• Assign, supervise, guide, and evaluate students in clinical learning experiences.
• Teach assigned lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses using engaging, student-centered methods.
• Facilitate critical thinking, professional judgment, and clinical readiness.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, laboratory modules, instructional materials, assessments, and grade records in accordance with approved curricula and accreditation requirements.

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapy educator to coordinate clinical education, recruit affiliates, and supervise students in hospital and lab settings. The role involves teaching diverse courses and ensuring accreditation standards are met.

The position requires a licensed RRT with several years of clinical and teaching experience, plus commitment to ongoing curriculum development and student success.