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

Generous PTO

Life/Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Growth opportunities

Conference travel allowance

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a permanent, full-time Program Director for a Respiratory Therapy program in Columbus, OH. The role leads curriculum and clinical education, partners with clinical sites, and ensures CoARC accreditation readiness.

The position requires an RRT with active credentials, a higher degree preferred, and prior teaching in a CoARC-accredited program. Relocation may be offered.

Qualifications

• Current or former Respiratory Therapy Program Director or equivalent.
• RRT Certification active and Ohio license eligibility.
• 2+ years teaching in a CoARC-accredited program.
• Experience with CoARC accreditation and RCS/site visits.
• Experience with curriculum development aligned to NBRC matrices and with simulation lab instruction.

Responsibilities

• Oversees structure and daily operation of the program, including curriculum development and evaluation.
• Ensures the effectiveness of clinical affiliates/education centers.
• Liaises between clinical agencies and the college with the Clinical Coordinator.
• Maintains ongoing student evaluations by clinical instructors, managers, staff and students.
• Ensures program compliance with CoARC standards.

Skills

Program leadership

Curriculum development

Clinical education

Leadership and administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

RRT Certification (active)

Master's or doctoral degree preferred (MSRC, MHA, MSEd, MBA, EdD, or PhD)

Tools

Trajecsys

DataArc

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Respiratory Therapy - (Program Director, Instructor, Faculty)

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Date Posted: 10-30-2026

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Experience: Mid Level

Job Details

This is a permanent full-time position for a Program Director of Respiratory Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

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)

A bit about us

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).

• 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

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