Respiratory Care Instructor (Masters Pending) PRN

Baptist • Memphis, TN

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Sciences University's Respiratory Care program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), is seeking an adjunct Instructor (Masters Pending) for its Respiratory Care program. This role involves assisting in the administration of program rules, regulations, and policies in compliance with CoARC Standards. The instructor will assess students' clinical competency, collaborate with faculty on curriculum review and revision, and demonstrate knowledge of clinical education content for a bachelor's degree Respiratory Care program. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison between clinical education sites and the program, maintaining communication with department leaders, communities of interest, and the program director. This role reports administratively to the Academic Dean and generally to the Program Chair for the Respiratory Care program.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in respiratory care or a related discipline appropriate for college teaching.
• Two years of clinical practicum/practice experience relevant to clinical application of curricular content.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 3 years or greater.
• RRT credential.
• Licensed in TN and MS.
• Holds AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline or appropriate discipline for college teaching/administration.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Three years of clinical practicum/practice experience relevant to clinical application of curricular content.
• Three years of experience or greater working in adult and/or pediatric ICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administering the Respiratory Care program rules, regulations, and policies in compliance with current CoARC Standards.
• Assess clinical competency of Respiratory Care students.
• Cooperate with program faculty in periodic review/assessment, and revision of clinical course materials as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical education content for a bachelor’s degree Respiratory Care program.
• Act as a liaison between the clinical education sites and the program.
• Maintain open lines of communication with entity department leaders, communities of interest, and program director.

What This Job Offers

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