Respiratory Therapy Full Time Faculty- Instructor

South College; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South College in Orlando, Florida, is looking for a full-time faculty member for Respiratory Therapy. The successful candidate will teach assigned courses, engage with students, and recommend necessary program materials while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, RRT credential, and substantial experience in respiratory therapy. The position emphasizes effective leadership and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a RRT.
• At least two years of teaching experience in a CoARC accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Recommend program materials and equipment for purchase.
• Monitor safety and quality of instructional materials.
• Engage with students to encourage participation in learning.
• Attend faculty and program meetings.

Skills

Effective leadership

Proficiency in instructional methodologies

Ongoing evaluation and assessment

Student counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Respiratory Therapy F/T Faculty - Instructor Description

South College Orlando Campus is seeking a Respiratory Therapy full‑time faculty member. In this role, you will function as a faculty member and teach any assigned courses and act as a substitute instructor as needed.

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Responsibilities

• Recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use
• Ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment, supplies, and classrooms
• Monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding participation in courses and progress
• Identify and refer at‑risk students to specific academic support services
• Respond to student questions and concerns on a timely basis
• Suitably challenge, engage, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
• Maintain required office hours compatible with students’ schedules
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Provide annual documentation of continuing professional and educational development
• Attend regularly scheduled program and faculty meetings, academic in‑service workshops, and college‑wide meetings
• Review Program Handbooks annually
• Serve on community, state, and professional committees and boards
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and professional development
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Campus

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Experience

• Must provide and possess effective leadership and proficiency in instructional methodologies, ongoing evaluation and assessment, instruction, education, and counseling for respiratory therapy.
• Must possess the equivalent of four (4) years’ experience as a RRT with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory therapy.
• Must have a minimum of 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 students of such programs.
• Must possess a current and in good standing state license.