Adjunct - Respiratory Care Laboratory

Part-time adjunct position supporting hands-on learning in the Respiratory Care Program.

About the role

The Health Professions Division at Reading Area Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to provide instruction, coaching, skill competency evaluation, and student remediation within the on-campus Respiratory Care clinical skills laboratory. The adjunct will work closely with program faculty to reinforce psychomotor competencies aligned with CoARC standards, support student skill development, and ensure safe, effective practice in preparation for clinical placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction in the Respiratory Care clinical skills lab
• Evaluate student skill competencies
• Deliver student remediation
• Collaborate with program faculty to reinforce psychomotor competencies aligned with CoARC standards
• Support student skill development in preparation for clinical placement
• Ensure safe and effective practice in the lab
• Adhere to CoARC and institutional standards

Requirements

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current state license in Respiratory Care
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• At least two (2) years of clinical respiratory care experience
• Pennsylvania residency required at time of hire
• Instruction will occur on campus in the Respiratory Care clinical skills lab

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of teaching experience, either:
  • As appointed faculty in a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program, or
  • As a clinical instructor or preceptor for students in such programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or a related health field
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical teaching skills
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Experience in simulation, skills lab instruction, or competency assessment
• Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technology
• Commitment to the community college mission and student success

Pay

$39.00 per hour

For questions, please contact Dr. Stacia Visgarda, Dean of Health Professions, at svisgarda@racc.edu.