Teaching Faculty, Respiratory Care

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement for employees

Professional development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Paid holidays and sick leave

Retirement options

On-campus parking

Lynx bus service

Gym membership

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking a temporary full-time Respiratory Care faculty member to lead and assess the clinical education component of the program. Duties include developing courses, coordinating clinical experiences, and ensuring alignment with CoARC standards.

The role requires an RRT with teaching experience, a health-related master’s degree, and current Florida licensure. Location is on SSC campuses with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field is required.
• Must be an RRT with at least four years’ experience and two in clinical respiratory care.
• Florida RRT license or eligibility prior to hiring.
• Minimum two years teaching in an accredited respiratory care program.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• CoARC Key Personnel Training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in Respiratory Care, including syllabi and evaluations.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical education experiences with Program Manager and Medical Director.
• Maintain performance records and evaluate clinical practicum outcomes.
• Collaborate to plan and assess clinical and lab experiences and site orientations.
• Ensure students meet program requirements including preclinical checks and immunizations.
• Engage students with effective teaching strategies to foster learning and retention.
• Participate in program operations and student activities.
• Maintain office hours for student counseling.

Skills

Quality instruction

English fluency

Instructional technology

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Diversity inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in a health-related field

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Florida RRT license

CPR certification

CoARC Key Personnel Training (within 6 months)

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities

This is a temporary full-time non-bargaining faculty position andis not on track for continuing contract. The standard contractlength is 228 days and is located on the Altamonte Springscampus .

Responsibilities include providing effective leadership indeveloping, conducting, and ongoing assessment of the clinicaleducation component of the Respiratory Care program. Collaborateswith the program manager in the organization, administration,continuous review, planning, development, and general effectivenessof the entire Respiratory Care program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans, organizes, and teaches didactic, laboratory, andclinical courses in Respiratory Care as assigned, includingsyllabi, course objectives, evaluations, and grade reports incompliance with SSC master course syllabi.
2. Coordinates and supervises clinical education experiences incollaboration with the Program Manager and Medical Director toensure students receive appropriate medical, technical, andprofessional instruction.
3. Develops and maintains performance and proficiency recordsforall students during clinical education; evaluates clinicalinstructors and affiliate sites for quality and compliance withCoARC accreditation standards; provides written reports on clinicalpracticum outcomes and promptly escalates serious clinical issuesto the Program Manager.
4. Collaborates with the Program Manager to plan, implement, andassess clinical and lab experiences, evaluation tools, clinicalschedules, and site orientations; maintains communication withclinical affiliates and staff regarding student progress andrequirements.
5. Ensures all students entering clinical education meet programrequirements, including preclinical evaluations, hospitalorientation, background check, immunizations, drug testing, andcertifications.
6. Engages students in and beyond the classroom, incorporatingeffective teaching strategies that foster learning, success, andretention.
7. Participates in ongoing program operations includingrecruitment, equipment maintenance, ordering supplies andtextbooks, and supporting discipline-related studentactivities.
8. Maintains required office hours to assist and counsel students,both individually and in small groups, regarding academic progressand clinical performance.
9. Participates in curriculum improvement, committee work,advisory boards, and college events such as career days andgraduation to promote program and student success.
10. Works effectively, respectfully, and productively withindividuals from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds,contributing to a collegial and collaborative workenvironment.
11. Complies with college policies and procedures, participates inprofessional growth opportunities (including the SSC Faculty Centerfor Teaching and Learning), and maintains current licensure andknowledge of discipline and teaching methods.
12. Performs all site- and position-specific responsibilities asassigned; assumes Program Manager duties in their absence asappropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in a health-related field from a regionallyaccredited institution.
2. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimumof four years’ experience with at least two years in clinicalrespiratory care.
3. State of Florida RRT license for providing respiratoryservices, or, if from out-of-state, must be eligible for Floridalicense and procured prior to hiring.
4. Minimum two (2) years of experience teaching in an accreditedrespiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or a clinical preceptor.
5. Current CPR certification.
6. Clinical sites may require additional requirements.
7. Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program within sixmonths of beginning the DCE role.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

1. A personal and professional commitment to creating anatmosphere of quality instruction at Seminole State College.
2. English reading, writing and speaking skills at the nativelevel of fluency.
3. Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructionaltechnology.
4. Excellent, verbal, written and interpersonal communicationskills.
5. Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
6. Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Works in a classroom/office environment.
2. May be required to travel between campuses and other localdestinations.
3. May be required to work a flexible schedule including eveningsand weekends.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learningenvironment and make an impact in changing the lives of ourstudents? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunityto join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!

Annual salary is according to the Non-Bargaining Unit Personnel Salary Schedule and iscommensurate with related work experience and education.

In addition to a competitive salary Seminole State College offers an attractive total rewards package including:

• a variety of health insurance plan options
• tuition reimbursement for employees and qualified dependents
• numerous professional development opportunities
• great work-life balance including time off when the College is closed
• 2 paid holidays and paid sick leave
• employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options
• College pays a percentage towards retirement, based on the employee's selected plan
• Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service, and gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center

Conditions ofEmployment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at SeminoleState College must reside in the State of Florida at thetime of hire and may be subject to background investigationsand fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; andSeminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal backgroundchecks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees,and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for oneyear or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine whichbackground checks shall be conducted for each position, based uponits review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of theposition. These include, but are not limited to, positions thathave access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas andconfidential information; positions that have the capability tocreate, delete, and alter records; and positions that areresponsible for the care and instruction of children. The Collegewill conduct various types of background checks which may include,but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver'slicense check, previous employment and references.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer andstrictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender,veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation,genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protectedunder applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, andregulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

OtherInformation

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’sPreference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered jobapplicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributionsmade by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’smilitary service background when filling job positions not coveredby Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy ofyour DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from ActiveDuty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claimVeterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work atan institution in a country other than the United States arerequired to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts anddegrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of theorganizations approved by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. Werecommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling GreenStation, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or emailaddress www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed untilsuch a review has been completed.