Instructor of Respiratory Care

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Job Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility of the didactic/clinical instructor is teaching, academic advising students, student progression, scheduling students, assess and analysis of student learning outcomes. Cooperate with the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education in periodic review and revision of didactic and clinical course(s) materials. Ensure uniform implementation of the program in the classroom and clinical setting. Following up with student charting. Responsible for ongoing communication with the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education.

70% Didactic and clinical/laboratory instruction. Assist with assessment on course student learning outcomes. Assist Director of Clinical Education in ensuring sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies. Assist in selection of textbooks for the program.

15% Academic Advising. Recruitment of potential students. Provide, under supervision of the Director of Clinical Education, the clinical direction of the Respiratory Care Program fulfilling the requirements for accreditation as defined and explained in: CoARC Standards and Guidelines.

5% Serve on university, divisional, and program committees. Develop and maintain lines of communication among the communities of interest.

5% Retrieve, assess, and record student learning outcomes. Evaluate cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of students. Ensure accurate and safe skill performance by students; correct and remediate as appropriate. Maintain a safe practice environment. Direct students to clinical situations, which would provide students with opportunities to meet goals and objectives, increase skills and pass competency evaluations.

5% Retrieve, assess, and record student learning outcomes. Evaluate cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of students. Ensure accurate and safe skill performance by students; correct and remediate as appropriate. Maintain a safe practice environment. Direct students to clinical situations, which would provide students with opportunities to meet goals and objectives, increase skills and pass competency evaluations.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
• Three years in clinical practice or as an instructor in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum of one year experience as an instructor in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist-Must hold the credential of a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC
• Current State License-Current unrestricted Louisiana state licencse in Respiratory Care

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Three years in clinical practice or as an instructor in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum of one year experience as an instructor in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

• Teaching didactic and clinical/laboratory instruction
• Assisting with assessment on course student learning outcomes
• Assisting Director of Clinical Education in ensuring sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies
• Assisting in selection of textbooks for the program
• Academic Advising
• Recruitment of potential students
• Providing clinical direction of the Respiratory Care Program
• Serving on university, divisional, and program committees
• Developing and maintaining lines of communication among the communities of interest
• Retrieving, assessing, and recording student learning outcomes
• Evaluating cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of students
• Ensuring accurate and safe skill performance by students
• Maintaining a safe practice environment
• Directing students to clinical situations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees