Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Leoforce; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapy Program Director at Leoforce in Dublin, Ohio, will provide leadership for the respiratory therapy program, overseeing planning, course scheduling, accreditation readiness, and fiscal management in line with CoARC standards. The role emphasizes innovative, competency-based education and active engagement with stakeholders and the campus community.

The candidate will lead faculty, coordinate clinical sites, secure accreditation, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a healthcare-related field; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Active Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT credential.
• Minimum four years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• Two years teaching experience in a CoARC-accredited program or as a clinical instructor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to promote commitment and results.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Lead program initiation, including securing clinical sites, acquiring accreditation, budgeting, and hiring faculty.
• Organize student advising procedures and faculty teaching loads.
• Develop collaborations with other colleges for inter-professional education.
• Coordinate with main campus on planning and assessment.
• Represent the program in the community.
• Provide instruction for courses each term.

Skills

Planning & evaluation

Curriculum development

Teaching experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS in healthcare-related field

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Dublin,OH, US

Job Description

Experience: Director
Salary: $70,000 - $93,000 per year

Job Details

Title: Respiratory Therapy Program Director (Faculty/Instructor)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Dublin, OH

Reports to: Campus Academic Dean

Position Overview

The Program Director provides effective leadership for the Respiratory Therapy Program. This includes ongoing program planning, course scheduling and assessment, communication with stakeholders and accreditation bodies, and fiscal management, all in line with Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) standards. The Director also provides leadership and commitment to innovative, relevant education for students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and consult with faculty to promote maximum commitment and results
• Maintain high standards of teaching, scholarship, and service
• Lead program initiation efforts, including securing clinical sites, acquiring programmatic accreditation, administering learning site budget allocations, and recruiting, hiring, and evaluating faculty
• Organize student advising procedures
• Organize faculty teaching loads and class schedules
• Develop and maintain collaborations with other colleges and programs for inter-professional educational opportunities
• Work with the main campus on planning and assessment
• Represent the program in the community at large
• Provide instruction for courses each term

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in a healthcare-related field
• Master's or Doctorate preferred

Licensure

• Active, current Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Active, current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Additional advanced-level professional credential(s) preferred

Experience

• Familiarity with planning, assessment, and evaluation processes
• Curriculum development experience
• Minimum of four years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with at least two years in clinical respiratory care
• Minimum of two years teaching, either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor

A bit about us:

Our client is a fast-growing institution of higher learning with a large student body, multiple campuses, and a commitment to innovative, competency-based, and online education. Their mission drives everything they do. They value a diverse mix of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from their faculty and staff. They support this with an equitable and inclusive work environment where respect and open exchange of ideas are central to the culture.

Why join us?

• Grow with a growing institution. You'd join an organization that is expanding quickly and invests in the careers of its people.
• Lead and build. You'd have real ownership of a program, including program planning, clinical site development, accreditation, budget, and faculty hiring.
• Shape innovative education. You'd help deliver relevant, forward-thinking education to the next generation of respiratory care professionals.
• Inclusive culture. Diverse perspectives are welcomed, and open dialogue is part of how the team works.
• Meaningful impact. You'd represent the program in the community and build partnerships with other colleges and programs.

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