Respiratory Therapy - Adjunct/Instructor

South College•Carmel, IN

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Adjunct/Instructor provides quality instruction in assigned courses within the approved academic program curriculum. The instructor may assist the Dean or Department Chair with curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, course sequencing, and student learning outcomes. Responsibilities also include managing classroom activities, supporting students, completing required academic and clinical documentation, and meeting weekly faculty expectations. Regularly teaching adjunct faculty must participate in at least one professional development activity per year. The role also includes responding to information requests, maintaining appropriate written and oral communication, keeping current with professional literature, and following institutional and departmental policies. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.

Requirements

A master's degree or doctorate is preferred for associate degree programs.
A bachelor's degree in the discipline may be accepted for programs not normally designed for transfer to a bachelor's degree.
Documentation of applicable licenses or certifications as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Indiana.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials from the NBRC.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience and/or practical or clinical experience in the discipline.
Experience as a preceptor or education in a clinical setting may be considered.
Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality instruction in assigned courses within the approved academic program curriculum.
Assist with curriculum development, implementation, and continuous evaluation, including course sequencing and student learning outcomes, as requested.
Manage classroom activities and remain reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
Complete required academic program forms and documentation, including clinical evaluations and competency documentation, and submit them by established deadlines.
Meet faculty expectations on a weekly basis.
Respond in a timely manner to appropriate information requests from institutional officials, students, and external organizations or individuals.
Promote appropriate standards of written and oral communication.
Monitor educational and professional literature for best practices related to courses taught.
Assist with curricular and policy changes and selection of new textbooks, as requested.
Participate in at least one professional development activity per year when teaching on a regular basis.
Follow institutional and School/Department policies.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.