Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator/ Instructor

Sowela Technical Community College; Schriever (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Generous sick leave and vacation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A Louisiana Community College seeks a Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator/Instructor to oversee the program's clinical education and teach assigned courses. The position requires a bachelor's degree, RRT certification, and significant clinical teaching experience. Responsibilities include maintaining performance standards, supervising clinical faculty, and participating in curriculum development. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package. The candidate must be adaptable and committed to promoting a positive college image.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Two years of teaching experience in a related program.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance standards and promote college mission.
• Lead clinical components and supervise clinical faculty.
• Teach assigned courses and facilitate critical thinking.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Computer knowledge

Student-centered attitude

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator/ Instructor

Respiratory Therapy Program Coordinator/ Instructor Job no: 495392 Closes: Work Type: Faculty Full-Time Locations: Schriever, LA Categories: Allied Health, Academic Affairs

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values of the College.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules and regulations, and communicate changes to faculty and staff.
• Provide leadership for the clinical component of the program. Responsible for the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and development of clinical site, instructors and preceptors with the program director. Routinely visit all clinical affiliates to provide students with formative and summative reports of their clinical performance and progress and to ensure that the quality and quantity of the students’ clinical experiences are appropriate and equitable. Monitor the clinical faculty in their capacity to perform as effective clinical teachers. Monitor institutional policies, procedures, and practices with respect to clinical education. Maintain documentation of all clinical activities and responsibilities.
• Supervise and assist students in learning experiences in clinical sites. This involves the assigning, guiding, and evaluating of students in selected learning experiences in the various settings as identified by established performance objectives.
• Teach assigned courses. Act as facilitator of learning and a manager of information for the students. Participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. Facilitate critical thinking in preparation for and throughout clinical experiences. Flexibility with teaching schedule in relation to revisions/changes/unusual circumstances within the program curriculum.
• Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.
• Participate in committee work either as working members or as chairs. From time to time, faculty members will be asked to participate on administrative committees, such as search committees, ad hoc committees, etc.
• Provide students with formative and summative reports of their academic progress and the opportunity for private consultation, conferences, and academic advising.
• Work in conjunction with the program director on curriculum development and/or revision. Clinical education is to be formally designed and coordinated with the didactic curriculum. Cooperate with the program director in program reviews, program policies and new program options.
• Participate in the development and refinement of CPCS course materials including course syllabi and lab modules that reflect current practice.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, admission, advising, readmission, transfer, progression, retention efforts, and withdrawal of students within the program. Communicate with the Program Director regularly with concerns and general information concerning progress of the program curriculum and students.
• Participate in organizing, administering, reviewing, developing, and assuring program effectiveness through ongoing resource and program assessment system. Participate in the maintenance of program accreditation.
• Participate in organizing, coordinating and revising student lab sessions. Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Participate in adding new technology to the lab setting and implementing related technology in lecture and lab.
• Cooperate with others in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities in the classroom, clinical, and college environment.
• Assist with review and selection of new textbooks, laboratory equipment, supplies and other instructional materials used in the teaching-learning process.
• Maintain current professional credentials, state license, continuing professional development requirements, and expertise in respiratory therapy. Maintain ongoing professional development in the area of teaching and in the teaching-learning process.
• Maintain student files and program records according to accreditation, and college requirements.
• Recommend, develop and conduct professional growth activities and programs for full time, adjunct and clinical faculty as well as assisting with community programs.
• Participate in recruiting, orienting, and mentoring of adjunct and full time faculty in support of the program. Communicate and collaborate with full time, adjunct and clinical faculty on a regular basis during each semester to enhance the program and enrich the students.
• Participate in recruiting, orienting, mentoring and motivating as an advisor to the Student Respiratory Care Association (SRCA).
• Represent the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promote a positive image of the college within the community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Required Experience: A minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care. A minimum of two 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 complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidates must have good instructional techniques; computer knowledge; student-centered attitude; and must be well organized.
• Required Licenses or Certifications: Candidate must possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license.
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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