Respiratory Care Technology Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated tenure-track faculty opening with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on the College’s needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the tenure-track position as a Lecturer position, and an additional full-time Lecturer position may be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy arises during the evaluation or hiring process.

The instructor supports the College’s instructional and community-service mission by teaching and advising students, developing and evaluating curriculum, contributing to discipline and College activities, and participating in shared governance and professional development. This is a security-sensitive position and the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check as permitted or required by law and College policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Three years of work-related experience, exclusive of teaching.
• At least one of the following certifications: Registered Respiratory Technologist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner - Texas Medical Board (RCP-TMB).
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Submit a transcript reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees; applicants must be fully qualified at the time of application.
• Complete and submit an online EPCC application by the announced deadline; applications without transcripts will not be considered.
• Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country.
• Foreign transcripts must include a full word-for-word translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation for equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
• The successful candidate must provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
• The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law and College policy.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of teaching experience.
• A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus describing course requirements, objectives, means of attaining objectives, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes.
• Use teaching methods suited to students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
• Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping lead their implementation.
• Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
• Contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
• Support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
• Assist in planning and implementing ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• For out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview, reimbursement of one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

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