Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care

College of the Redwoods • Eureka - Main Campus, CA

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About The Position

This full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position provides teaching and leadership for the Respiratory Care program. The faculty member serves as the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and Primary Instructor. The DCE manages clinical sites, provides instruction and evaluation, coordinates preceptors, and works closely with the program director on program delivery and accreditation compliance. The college is committed to helping candidates update their areas of expertise. Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, and holiday clinical hours. The position is a 10-month commitment each year, paid over 12 months, and includes winter and spring breaks. This is a grant-funded position; in the event of a reduction or expiration of grant funding, adjustments will be made in accordance with applicable Education Code requirements and the CRFO Collective Bargaining Agreement. The start date is Spring 2027.

Requirements

• Earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a USDE-recognized agency; a master's degree is required for programs offering a bachelor's or master's degree.
• Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and a current state license.
• Have at least four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• Have at least two years of teaching experience as appointed faculty in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students in such programs.
• Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program, if applicable.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Applicants must meet the applicable minimum qualifications for the discipline; faculty applicants who do not meet the stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.
• Degrees and credits used to fulfill minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions.
• For degrees earned outside the United States, attach a third-party Foreign Credential Evaluation establishing the U.S. degree and major equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• College teaching experience.
• Course development experience.
• Experience with course learning management software.

Responsibilities

• Teach and provide effective leadership within the Respiratory Care program.
• Serve as Director of Clinical Education and Primary Instructor for the program.
• Manage clinical sites.
• Provide instruction and evaluate students.
• Coordinate preceptors.
• Work with the program director on program delivery and accreditation compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level