Respiratory Therapy - (Program Director, Instructor, Faculty)

Leoforce; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

CME reimbursement

Conference travel allowance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a founding Respiratory Therapy Program Director to build a new program in Columbus, OH. You will oversee program structure, accreditation readiness, and clinical partnerships, ensuring high-quality curricula and student assessment.

The role requires substantial RT leadership, teaching experience in CoARC-accredited settings, and strong collaboration with clinical sites. Relocation support and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Current or former Respiratory Therapy Program Director, RT Program Chair, DCE, RT Faculty, or Clinical Instructor
• RRT certification with Ohio license or eligibility
• 2+ years teaching in a CoARC-accredited program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor
• CoARC Key Personnel Training Program completed or able to complete
• Experience with CoARC accreditation, self-studies, RCS, and site visits
• Clinical expertise in critical care, ventilation, ABG, airway management, and pulmonary diagnostics
• Specialty credentials such as ACCS, NPS, RPFT, or AE-C are a plus
• Curriculum development aligned to NBRC TMC/CSE matrices with competency assessment & simulation
• Experience with clinical tracking systems and LMS; building clinical affiliations
• Experience with budgeting, faculty hiring, and advisory committees
• Open to relocating to Columbus, OH

Responsibilities

• Oversee structure and daily operation of the program
• Ensure effectiveness of clinical affiliates/education centers
• Act as liaison between clinical agencies and college
• Maintain evaluation of students by instructors, managers, staff, and students
• Ensure program viability and compliance with CoARC standards

Skills

RRT Certification

Clinical education

Curriculum development

LMS (Canvas/Blackboard)

Trajecsys/DataArc

Budgeting

Relocation assistance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

CoARC Key Personnel Training Program

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred (MSRC/MHA/MSEd/MBA/EdD/PhD)

Tools

Trajecsys

DataArc

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Respiratory Therapy - (Program Director, Instructor, Faculty)

Location: Columbus,OH, US

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Description

Oversees the structure and daily operation of the program, including organizations, administration, periodic review, and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula.
Ensure the effectiveness of all clinical affiliates/clinical education centers is maintained.
Act as a liaison between the clinical agencies and the college maintaining open lines of communication with the Clinical Coordinator.
Maintain and encourage valid evaluation of each student by clinical instructor, department managers, staff, and students.
Ensure the program is viable and meets the standards of CoARC.

What were looking for:

• Current or former Respiratory Therapy Program Director, Respiratory Care Program Chair, Director of Clinical Education (DCE), Respiratory Therapy Faculty, or Clinical Instructor
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, NBRC) with a current Ohio respiratory care license, or eligibility for one
• Master's or doctoral degree preferred (MSRC, MHA, MSEd, MBA, EdD, or PhD)
• 2+ years of teaching as appointed faculty in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, or as a clinical instructor or preceptor for one
• Completed the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program, or able to complete it
• Experience with CoARC accreditation, self-studies, the Annual Report of Current Status (RCS), and site visits
• Clinical expertise in critical care, mechanical ventilation, ABG analysis, airway management, and pulmonary diagnostics
• Specialty credentials a plus: ACCS, NPS, RPFT, or AE-C
• Experience with curriculum development aligned to the NBRC TMC and CSE matrices, with competency assessment, and with simulation lab instruction
• Experience with clinical tracking systems (Trajecsys or DataArc) and an LMS (Canvas or Blackboard)
• Has built clinical affiliations with hospitals and long-term acute care facilities
• Experience with program budgeting, faculty hiring, and advisory committees
• Open to relocating to Columbus, OH

Schedule

Schedule
M-F, 40-hours per week
Hours: 9a-5p (mix of hybrid, in‑person, some remote)
Location: Dublin, OH
Salary: Pay is negotiable (based on candidates credentials, academic experience, practice experience, and degree)

Your performance

A bit about us:
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Are you a buider and a leader in academics?
We're looking for a founding Respiratory Therapy - Program Director, who wants to build a new program from the start.
Please DO NOT apply if you don't have these requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher (healthcare or related field)
RRT Certification (active)
4 years of RRT experience (Registered Respiratory Therapist) including 2 years of clinical respiratory care
2 years of experience teaching in a CoARC accredited program
Completed the CoARC training program

Why join us?

Relocation assistance offered (to help candidates move to the Columbus area).
Salary is negotiable for the right person (plus benefits + relocation paid for).

Benefits/Perks offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for you + family
• Generous PTO, vacation time off, paid sick leave, + holidays + flexible semester breaks
• Life/Disability Insurance coverage
• 401 (K) with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement/coverage for higher education for you + family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growth Opportunities and Career Advancement
• Allowance available to attend and travel to industry conferences
• CME reimbursement