Adjunct Instructor- Classroom Respiratory Care

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, dual credit).
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education: Faculty must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for teaching workforce certificate or degree courses, which include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Acceptable combinations:

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Required Experience: Current RRT credential issued by the NBRC; Current RCP issued by the Texas Medical Board; AARC member. Copies of current license/certificates must be submitted with application.

Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Experience: For upper‑level course instruction – minimum of two years full‑time critical care experience.

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives of assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.