AY26 - Respiratory Therapy Instructor , AS Program

About the role

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces opening for a Respiratory Therapy Instructor (AS Program) at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC).

Responsibilities

• Teaching the regular load, as defined by the collective bargaining agreement, of respiratory therapy courses and holding regular office hours.
• Planning, developing, and implementing course curricula, as well as updating course materials and course outlines of record.
• Cultural responsiveness in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Completing and submitting required documents and reports in a timely manner.
• Participating in mandated projects, such as Program Review and College accreditation.
• Participating in department and campus committees and activities.
• Participating in professional development and maintaining current knowledge in the discipline.
• Performing other academic duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of directly related professional experience; OR Associate's degree and six years of directly related professional experience;
• A current active California Respiratory Therapy Practitioner license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential held for a minimum of 4 years;
• Resident of California.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree or advanced education beyond the minimum required, research experience, and possession of an excellent academic record that indicates a strong background in the health care field.
• Experience developing and coordinating clinical training and assessment of respiratory therapy students.
• Commitment to maintaining a current knowledge of recent developments in the respiratory therapy field.
• Experience teaching in a community college or other college setting.
• Experience or interest in web enhancing and/or teaching online courses and ability to use technology.
• Commitment to execute extracurricular responsibilities within the Department and College.
• Ability to set specific learning outcomes and objectives and measure achieved results.
• Success at initiating, executing and following-up of projects in a timely manner.
• Commitment to a career in a diverse, student-centered Department and College.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
• Knowledge of equity-centered educational research on best practices to support the success of Latinx, Black, Indigenous, and other students of color.
• Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students, including those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
• Experience with best practices in tutoring and teaching related to student success and equity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various academic departments and service areas at the college.

Pay

The current starting range is from $76,960 to $143,000 for the ten-month academic year depending on education and experience. The Ph.D. differential is $4,870 per academic year.

Schedule

This is a ten-month appointment; however, additional summer and winter assignments may be available.