Respiratory Therapy Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • San Marcos, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Therapy Instructor Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site Type: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Department: Respiratory Therapy Program Compensation: $35.66 – $44.57 per hour Position Summary You’ve spent years mastering the art of patient care—navigating high-pressure codes, fine-tuning ventilators, and celebrating victories with your patients. Now, imagine taking all that hard-earned expertise and multiplying its impact! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our San Marcos faculty as a full-time Respiratory Therapy Instructor. In this rewarding academic role, you will deliver classroom lectures, lead high-fidelity lab simulations, and mentor students through complex clinical concepts. As an employee-owner at Pima Medical Institute, your work directly shapes the future of healthcare while building equity in your financial future through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as an RRT in a hospital or acute care setting.
• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or four [4] plus years of direct clinical experience in lieu of degree).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory therapy or allied health program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate hands-on laboratory exercises using modern simulation technology to prepare students for real-world clinical practice.
• Implement daily lesson plans aligned with program objectives and CoARC accreditation standards; integrate guest speakers and field trips to enrich learning.
• Coordinate externship opportunities and bridge classroom theory with bedside application.
• Monitor student progress, advise students on academic paths, and provide proactive mentorship to maintain an 80%+ student success rate.
• Maintain accurate student grades, daily attendance records, and course documentation in compliance with institutional policy.
• Participate in faculty meetings, Advisory Board meetings, student orientation, and campus graduation ceremonies.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company without personal financial investment.
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
• Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree