Respiratory Therapist (RT) Instructor (Part-time)
About The Position
Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty) Location: Denver, CO | Campus: On-Site Schedule: Part-Time (Approx. 32 Hours/Week) | Day Shift Hiring Range: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour The Career Pivot You’ve Been Looking For Are you a seasoned RRT ready to step away from the bedside and into the classroom? At Pima Medical Institute’s Denver campus, we turn clinical experts into elite educators. As a Respiratory Therapy Instructor, you will serve as a mentor and guide for students entering this high-demand field. Whether you are leading a lecture on pulmonary mechanics or supervising a blood gas lab, your real-world experience will be the foundation of our students' success.
Requirements
- Credentialing: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational (clinical) experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Education: Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR four (4) years of relevant job-related training.
- Technical Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint is essential for lectures) and Google Workspace.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching: One year of teaching experience in a CoARC-accredited program is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Instructional Leadership: Develop and deliver daily lesson plans, lectures, and hands-on laboratory demonstrations that meet CoARC and ABHES curriculum goals.
- Student Success: Track student performance and implement retention strategies to maintain a target 80% success rate across all classes.
- Clinical Excellence: Evaluate student performance in laboratory settings, ensuring they master the technical skills required for clinical rotations.
- Mentorship & Advising: Meet with students to discuss academic progress, provide curriculum advising, and encourage professional development.
- Administrative Integrity: Maintain accurate attendance and grade records, submitting final evaluations on time and in accordance with institutional policy.
- Community Connection: Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and medical office visits to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce.
Benefits
- Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
- Health & Wellness: Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at ~32 hours/week.
- Colorado Protections: Includes Colorado Paid Sick/Leave (PSL), Public Health Emergency Leave, and PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
