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Adjunct - Respiratory Therapy Program

Kirkwood Community College•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Kirkwood Community College seeks Respiratory Therapy adjunct instructors to teach and supervise students primarily in clinical settings, with possible assignments in laboratory, simulation, classroom, and other formats based on program needs. Adjunct instructors work with lead course faculty to support student learning, assess clinical skills, and evaluate student performance in accordance with course objectives, program expectations, and applicable CoARC accreditation standards. They provide constructive feedback, maintain professional communication, follow program policies and procedures, and support adult learners with varied backgrounds and learning needs. Assignments are temporary and part-time, scheduled intermittently according to institutional need. Work hours and days vary with student clinical placements, course assignments, and program needs. Work is not guaranteed in any semester; instructors are notified of available assignments before each term. Mandatory spring semester orientation is scheduled for January 13, 2027. Pay is $1,314 per credit hour.

Requirements

  • Hold a current Iowa respiratory therapist license.
  • Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  • Have three full years of recent and relevant work experience as a respiratory therapist.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience teaching at the college level.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
  • Demonstrated success working collaboratively.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor, and assess respiratory therapy students during clinical placements, including orienting students to clinical policies, procedures, and patient-care standards.
  • Provide constructive feedback and remediation strategies as needed, and foster a safe, ethical, and supportive learning environment.
  • Demonstrate and promote evidence-based respiratory therapy practices, clinical reasoning, professional conduct, and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Coordinate with academic faculty to align clinical experiences with curriculum objectives, monitor competency completion, and document student progress and attendance.
  • Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction using evidence-based content and interactive teaching methods that support learning, clinical competence, and critical thinking.
  • Develop and assess course materials, simulations, and evaluations in alignment with curriculum goals, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
  • Monitor student performance, provide timely feedback, maintain academic records, and promote professionalism and ethical conduct.
  • Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on curriculum development, program planning, and quality improvement.
  • Attend meetings, faculty orientation, and ongoing professional development, and participate in program, department, and institutional initiatives.
  • Communicate course material effectively and abide by and enforce laboratory safety rules.

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