Faculty - AAS Respiratory Care Program

St. Louis Community College•Forest Park, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Associates of Applied Science Respiratory Care Program. This on-site position involves providing high-quality instruction, student mentoring, assessment, and service. The faculty member will prepare students for entry-level respiratory therapist roles through classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical education. This role requires collaboration with the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, adjunct faculty, clinical affiliates, and college personnel to ensure students meet learning outcomes and program standards.

Requirements

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in respiratory care, education, health sciences, or a related field.
Previous teaching experience.
Experience using high-fidelity simulation in healthcare education.
Specialty credentials (e.g., Adult Critical Care, Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty, Sleep Disorders Specialist, Pulmonary Function Technology).
Active member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).

Responsibilities

Teach respiratory care courses in various learning environments (classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, online).
Develop and deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction that promotes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
Evaluate student knowledge, skills, behaviors, and competencies using valid assessment methods.
Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on academic and clinical performance.
Maintain accurate student records, grades, attendance, and competency documentation.
Participate in student advising, mentoring, remediation, and retention initiatives.
Plan, facilitate, and evaluate laboratory and simulation learning experiences, ensuring a safe environment.
Assist with the maintenance, organization, inventory, and quality assurance of laboratory and simulation equipment.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education regarding student clinical performance.
Conduct clinical site visits and evaluate students in the clinical environment.
Maintain positive working relationships with clinical affiliates and preceptors.
Participate in curriculum review, course revisions, and continuous quality improvement.
Assist with the development and revision of course materials, learning activities, examinations, and competency assessments.
Contribute to program assessment activities and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
Support program compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in departmental, divisional, and college committees.
Attend faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, orientation, graduation ceremonies, and other college events.
Maintain active involvement in professional organizations and respiratory care education.
Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical and educational competence.