Respiratory Therapy Clinical Adjunct Instructor

South College•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Adjunct Instructor South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 20,000 Students 10 Campuses Competency Based Education Online Respiratory Therapy Clinical Adjunct Description South College is seeking candidates for Adjunct Faculty position for the developing Respiratory Therapy Program. The Respiratory Therapy Faculty is responsible for teaching respiratory therapy courses, providing continuous review of the curriculum with the PD and DCE, developing student assessment and critical thinking skills, and assisting in the lab and clinical experience. General Overview The adjunct instructor is a contract employee, based on quarterly program needs, by the sponsoring institution, South College. The adjunct instructor assumes responsibility for scheduled didactic and laboratory courses in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Duties include: Demonstrate professionalism and provide quality customer service in accordance with South College’s values Coordinating and evaluating students during laboratory courses Assist the Program Director with fiscal planning and recommending the purchase of supplies and equipment Attending advisory committee meetings Teaching program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes Academic advising and career related counseling for students Exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to change Monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting students at-risk Maintaining professional development in current healthcare trends, research, issues and practices (2 per year) Maintaining faculty development in current teaching strategies and assessment methods (2 per year) Providing support for programmatic and institutional initiatives ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Instruction and Curriculum Functions as a faculty member and teaches any assigned courses and acts as a substitute instructor as needed Participates in faculty meetings Recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use Monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding participation in courses and progress Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus Ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment, supplies, and classrooms Respond to student questions and concerns on a timely basis Utilize community resources in the program/classroom (ex. Field trips, guest speakers, etc.) Suitably challenge, engage, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect Maintain required office hours compatible with students’ schedules Review Program Handbooks annually Leadership Works collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment Provide annual documentation of continuing professional and educational development. This can include college courses and/or seminars on topics such as learning theory, curriculum design, teaching methodology, assessment techniques, etc. Attend regularly scheduled program meetings, academic in-service workshops, and college-wide meetings Maintain confidentiality, positive communication, accurate records, and an organized, safe working environment Adhere to academic policies and procedures, including but not limited to the faculty and employee handbook and institutional catalog Formulate and implement goals for growth Promote a positive working relationship Serve on community, state, and professional committees and boards Maintain current licensure, certification, and professional development Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Campus

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Must provide and possess effective leadership and proficiency in instructional methodologies, ongoing evaluation and assessment, instruction, education, and counseling for respiratory therapy.
Must possess the equivalent of four (4) years’ experience as a RRT with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory therapy.
Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.
Must possess a current and in good standing state license.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professionalism and provide quality customer service in accordance with South College’s values
Coordinating and evaluating students during laboratory courses
Assist the Program Director with fiscal planning and recommending the purchase of supplies and equipment
Attending advisory committee meetings
Teaching program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes
Academic advising and career related counseling for students
Exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, and ability to change
Monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting students at-risk
Maintaining professional development in current healthcare trends, research, issues and practices (2 per year)
Maintaining faculty development in current teaching strategies and assessment methods (2 per year)
Providing support for programmatic and institutional initiatives
Functions as a faculty member and teaches any assigned courses and acts as a substitute instructor as needed
Participates in faculty meetings
Recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use
Monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials
Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding participation in courses and progress
Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
Ensure safety and sanitation of all labs, equipment, supplies, and classrooms
Respond to student questions and concerns on a timely basis
Utilize community resources in the program/classroom (ex. Field trips, guest speakers, etc.)
Suitably challenge, engage, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
Maintain required office hours compatible with students’ schedules
Review Program Handbooks annually
Works collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
Provide annual documentation of continuing professional and educational development. This can include college courses and/or seminars on topics such as learning theory, curriculum design, teaching methodology, assessment techniques, etc.
Attend regularly scheduled program meetings, academic in-service workshops, and college-wide meetings
Maintain confidentiality, positive communication, accurate records, and an organized, safe working environment
Adhere to academic policies and procedures, including but not limited to the faculty and employee handbook and institutional catalog
Formulate and implement goals for growth
Promote a positive working relationship
Serve on community, state, and professional committees and boards
Maintain current licensure, certification, and professional development
Complete other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Campus