Instructor, Respiratory Therapy (9-Month)

Pitt Community College•Main Campus, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Instructor is responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction and providing those related services and support activities required for optimal student learning and effective educational programming. Anticipated Start Date August 2026

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential awarded by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Current state license issued by the NC Respiratory Care Board
At least four (4) years of full-time experience as an RRT with at least two years in clinical respiratory care

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years of experience in a teaching position in an accredited respiratory therapy program as an appointed faculty member

Responsibilities

Teaches a minimum of 18-21 contact hours per week in a flexible schedule as determined by the needs of the program and as approved by the division dean.
Teaches all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course; ensures instructional materials and activities are relevant and engages student in the learning process.
Assumes responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommends, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment needed for instruction.
Provides regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students including grading of assignments; is available to students requiring additional assistance.
If teaching online, actively participates in the learning process with students via phone, email, discussion forums, chats, and/or face-to-face meetings; motivates online learners to become part of the online learning community by providing synchronous and/or asynchronous learning activities.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and utilize available educational resources for the improvement of instruction and the creation of teaching materials.
Assists in the development and revision of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation required to meet program objectives.
Assists in the identification, development, preview, and acquisition of educational resources and supplies required to meet program objectives and improve instruction.
Serves as educational advisor to students and participates in semester advising and registration activities as requested or as needed by individual students.
Participates in recruitment activities.
Maintains posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as meet the needs of the program, division, and college.