Respiratory Therapy Instructor - Shape Future RTs Flexible

Pima Medical Institute; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ seeks a Respiratory Therapy Substitute Instructor to mentor future RTs on-site with flexible hours. The role focuses on delivering lectures, labs, and clinical externships while maintaining student performance records.

Ideal candidates have an active RRT credential and AZ RCP licensure, plus 3 years of clinical experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited program; Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct practical experience as a hospital or clinical Respiratory Therapist.
• Credentials & Certification: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Arizona state licensure.
• Licensure: Current certifications, licenses, or credentials required by local, state, or federal laws to practice and instruct in the field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and educational computer applications.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Management: Dynamic Lectures & Labs: Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, practical hands‑on demonstrations, and lab exercises for groups and individual students.
• Lesson Planning: Implement daily lesson plans, scheduled activities, and instructional materials aligned with established program objectives.
• Enrichment Activities: Arrange guest speakers, community field trips, and educational visits to local therapy clinics; may assist with coordinating student clinical externships.
• Student Success & Academic Support: Retention & Success: Monitor student performance, conduct one‑on‑one academic advising, and implement interventions to maintain an 80%+ student success rate across all assigned courses.
• Attendance & Progress Tracking: Monitor student attendance daily, submit weekly reports, and collaborate with the Associate Director if absences occur on two consecutive days.
• Evaluation & Grading: Grade assignments and exams, maintain student academic records according to policy, and prepare final grades at semester end.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Educational tech apps

Education

Associate's degree

Baccalaureate degree preferred

RRT credential

Arizona RCP licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ seeks a Respiratory Therapy Substitute Instructor to mentor future RTs on-site with flexible hours. The role focuses on delivering lectures, labs, and clinical externships while maintaining student performance records.

Ideal candidates have an active RRT credential and AZ RCP licensure, plus 3 years of clinical experience and strong communication skills.