Respiratory Care Program Chair/Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Warner Robins, GA

2d•$55,000 - $59,999•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Program Chair/Instructor plans, organizes, and teaches courses in the Respiratory Care program and provides instruction in clinical settings. The Program Chair serves as the Program Director and ensures compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accreditation standards, including preparing and submitting required materials on time. The role also includes program administration such as student advisement, advisory committee meetings, and program development. The position reports to the Dean for Health Sciences and may require travel as needed. The position generally follows business-day hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. Additional hours or a flexible schedule, including evenings, may be required. The primary assignment is at the Houston STEM and Career Academy in Warner Robins, Georgia, but the employee may be reassigned to another campus or travel to locations within the College’s service area, including dual enrollment programs and clinical sites. Teaching may involve multiple locations and a combination of face-to-face and distance instruction. The position works 12 calendar months per year at 40 hours per week. The position is eligible for state benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay. Central Georgia Technical College participates in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

Requirements

Earned bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Active/current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials and a current state license.
Documented four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including at least two years of clinical respiratory care experience.
Documented two years of teaching experience, either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for Respiratory students.
Submit a current resume, completed CGTC job application, and transcripts from all postsecondary institutions where credit was earned, showing conferred degrees. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the employment packet; diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
Submit applicable non-photo licenses and/or certifications that meet the stated qualifications.
Complete the CGTC electronic application and provide all required supporting documentation by the stated deadline.

Nice To Haves

Earned master’s degree in Respiratory Care from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Documented completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.
Documented postsecondary-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and teach courses in the Respiratory Care program.
Provide instruction in clinical settings.
Serve as Program Director and ensure that CoARC accreditation standards are met.
Prepare and submit required accreditation materials in a timely manner.
Handle program management responsibilities, including student advisement, advisory committee meetings, and program development.
Teach at assigned campus, dual enrollment, and clinical locations as needed, using face-to-face and/or distance instructional methods.
Travel as needed within the College’s service area and to assigned instructional locations.
Maintain employment qualifications required by TCSG policy, CGTC policies and procedures, and accreditation standards.