Respiratory Therapy Clinical Adjunct Faculty

Berkshire Community College•Pittsfield, MA

About The Position

Berkshire Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach in the Respiratory Therapy clinical setting within the Division of Nursing, Health and Wellness. Under the immediate supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Program Curriculum Coordinator, the faculty member is responsible for classroom instruction, laboratory integration, and coordination of student activities within the respiratory care program curriculum. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator, clinical faculty provide bedside instruction, visit designated clinical sites, and coordinate clinical student training and other instructional strategies. The role includes following the clinical visitation schedule set by the Director of Clinical Education, supporting student learning at clinical sites, documenting instructional activities, evaluating student progress, and communicating with program faculty and clinical sites. The position is non-benefited and pays $67.20 to $81.16 per hour, based on DCE step under the DCE Contract. The anticipated start date is January 2027; the position is open until filled.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC; listed in the posting as NRBC).
License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Respiratory Care Board of Massachusetts and/or New York.
Current American Heart Association certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
Five years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
American Heart Association BLS Instructor qualification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider qualification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) qualification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) qualification.

Responsibilities

Comply with the clinical visitation schedule as directed by the Director of Clinical Education.
Coordinate clinical visits to maximize student instruction and provide a favorable learning environment.
Communicate student progress and clinical site activities in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of time, travel, destinations, and instructional activities at clinical sites, and provide documentation when applicable.
Coordinate clinical site resources to maximize learning outcomes.
Instruct, supervise, and direct students in clinical respiratory care practice.
Assess student progress and suggest areas for improvement.
Ensure accessibility and availability to students at designated clinical sites.
Coordinate clinical practice with didactic and curricular standards and theory whenever possible.
Participate in the ongoing evaluation of student progress.
Communicate student progress and difficulties to program faculty in a timely manner.
Assist with the rotational evaluation of students at clinical sites and on campus.
Complete inter-rater reliability training provided by the Curriculum Coordinator and Clinical Coordinator.
Perform other duties as assigned.