Description

Respiratory Therapy F/T Faculty- Instructor

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 16,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Respiratory Therapy F/T Faculty- Instructor Description

South College Orlando Campus is seeking a Respiratory Therapy full-time faculty member. In this role, you will functions as a faculty member and teaches any assigned courses and acts as a substitute instructor as needed.

Responsibilities

Recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use
Ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment, supplies, and classrooms
Monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials
Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding participation in courses and progress
Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
Respond to student questions and concerns on a timely basis
Suitably challenge, engage, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
Maintain required office hours compatible with students’ schedules
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
Provide annual documentation of continuing professional and educational development.
Attend regularly scheduled program and faculty meetings, academic in-service workshops, and college-wide meetings
Review Program Handbooks annually
Serve on community, state, and professional committees and boards
Maintain current licensure, certification, and professional development
Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Campus

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Credentials

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Experience

Must provide and possess effective leadership and proficiency in instructional methodologies, ongoing evaluation and assessment, instruction, education, and counseling for respiratory therapy.
Must possess the equivalent of four (4) years’ experience as a RRT with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory therapy.
Must have a minimum of two (2) 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 possess a current and in good standing state license.