Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education

Ivy Tech Community College•East Chicago, IN

11d•$49,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for all aspects of clinical experiences for students in the respiratory care program, including organization, administration, continuous review and revision, planning and development of clinical locations, and the overall effectiveness of clinical learning. The position balances teaching responsibilities with program administration and must devote sufficient time to fulfill educational and administrative responsibilities. The DCE maintains regular contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates across program locations, and helps ensure equivalent learning experiences and access to learning materials regardless of where students complete their clinical experience. The role also includes instruction, student advising and retention support, professional development, community and business outreach, and institutional service. The DCE coordinates clinical experiences and preceptor activities, monitors clinical sites and student supervision, maintains program documentation, supports accreditation and program management activities, and follows college and campus policies.

Requirements

Earned bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license.
At least four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
At least two years of teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program as appointed faculty or a clinical preceptor.
Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program when required. For DCEs appointed after January 1, 2020, the Key Personnel Academy must generally be completed within 24 months of assuming the position unless the specified prior key-personnel experience exemption applies.

Responsibilities

Organize, administer, continuously review, plan, develop, and evaluate clinical experiences for respiratory care students.
Balance teaching responsibilities with program administration and devote sufficient time to both educational and administrative duties.
Ensure equivalent course content, clinical learning experiences, and access to learning materials for students at all locations.
Deliver assigned classes using appropriate pedagogy and technology, aligned with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other required documentation; manage a safe, conducive classroom environment.
Facilitate student achievement of program learning outcomes and use the Learning Management System to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Implement emergency and safety procedures in classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
Maintain regular and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates at all program locations.
Provide guidance to students on program policies and practices.
Coordinate clinical experiences, assess the suitability of clinical sites and preceptors, and ensure consistent learning experiences across locations.
Review and analyze student surveys about clinical experiences and work with clinical sites to improve satisfaction and learning.
Evaluate clinical sites on an ongoing basis to ensure adequate clinical resources and student supervision.
Ensure students are supervised throughout clinical education and are not used as substitutes for staff or remunerated for work performed during clinical coursework.
Maintain administrative hours in accordance with faculty loading guidelines.
Coordinate clinical preceptor meetings, ensure broad-based participation and appropriate agendas, and retain meeting minutes for at least five years.
Conduct and document inter-rater reliability assessments of clinical preceptors; review assessments annually and develop remediation and follow-up plans when needed.
Ensure students meet requirements in current Affiliation Agreements.
Provide academic coaching and monitoring to assigned advisees in partnership with academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance, use academic advising alerts, and provide interventions or referrals to support student success.
Maintain posted office and student engagement hours in accordance with campus and faculty loading expectations.
Promote recruitment, retention, and program completion, including outreach to students.
Participate in professional development, scheduled training, industry-related activities, self-study, and scholarly activities to maintain instructional, technical, and discipline knowledge.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy and teaching-related digital and other technologies.
Participate in college community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts as appropriate.
Provide institutional support through committees, task forces, accreditation and grant projects, Workforce Alignment and Development, commencement, college and campus meetings, career services, and alumni activities.
Support program and department chair activities and adhere to college and campus academic policies.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution
Dental plan with preventive services and orthodontia coverage
Vision plan with exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and legal and financial consultations
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in rewards
Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services