AY26 - Respiratory Therapy Instructor , BS Program

About the role

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Instructor at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). LAVC is a two-year community college located in the San Fernando Valley and is one of nine colleges in the LACCD. The position is full-time, probationary (tenure-track) and begins in the Fall 2026 semester.

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

• Master's degree and two years of directly related professional experience
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), held for a minimum of four years
• Eligible for licensure with the California Respiratory Care Board
• Resident of California at the time of employment
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree or advanced education beyond the minimum required
• Knowledge of requirements of external bodies such as CoARC, NBRC, Clinical, Affiliate, and California Respiratory Care Board
• Commitment to maintaining a current knowledge of recent developments in the respiratory therapy field
• Experience with fiscal planning, program planning and development, and curriculum development
• 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
• Commitment to a career in a diverse, student-centered Department and College
• Sensitivity to and understanding of 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
• 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
• Commitment to equity-minded teaching and professional practices
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrated sufficient level of knowledge, skills, and competency in those content areas