Adjunct Clinical Instructor- Respiratory Care (Pool)

Job Duties

• Plans, modifies, implements and supervises learning experiences based on the diverse needs of the students in the clinical facility.
• Coincides core competencies into clinical rotations in accordance with course objectives.
• Fairly assesses and evaluates student achievement utilizing clinical performance.
• Demonstrates and coordinates effective communication between students, patients, clinical affiliates, and department faculty.
• Collaborates with program faculty to resolve student and clinical affiliate concerns.
• Assists students with written clinical assignments pertaining to patient care.
• Facilitates student engagement with computerized documentation and patient safety initiatives.
• Actively participates in retention activities such as documented communication with students and the DCE regarding attendance, behavior and progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with clinical site personnel.
• Prepares appropriate institutional reports.
• Provides assistance for maintenance of program curriculum.
• Assists the faculty in developing, reviewing, and updating the clinical educational objectives and competencies in accordance with recommended accreditation standards.
• Participates in Advisory Committee meetings.
• Assists the faculty with preparation for accreditation site visits.
• Provides annual documentation of continued professional growth.
• Teach courses as assigned by Program Director up to the maximum number of contact hours allowed by current accreditation.
• Teach off-campus courses as required.
• Review course syllabus and Policy and Procedure Manual at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.
• Regularly check VSCC email. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings by the required deadlines.
• Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Clinical Director at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the program faculty and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required, (active standing).
• Licensed respiratory therapist in the state of Tennessee.
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program or extensive experience in clinical practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Supervisory or management experience.