Part-Time Respiratory Care Instructor, Bachelors Program Emphasis (Pool)

About the Role

Teach assigned lecture and laboratory courses within the Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care curriculum. Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, department planning, and program review. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment, and technology that will enhance the department's respiratory care offerings. Participate, on an ongoing basis, in the development, assessment, and analysis of student learning outcomes in respiratory care. Participate in professional development to maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline pedagogy and technology. Participate as an active member in the community of practice supporting instruction and student success (participation requires time beyond classroom instruction). Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

• One or more specialty areas in respiratory care: adult critical care, neonatal/pediatric care, advanced respiratory care, case management, research, and/or leadership and management
• Current theories and teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills
• Professional associations in respiratory therapy and active involvement in relevant professional organizations
• Theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter and ability to adjust approach, organize, and explain content in ways appropriate to students' abilities

Skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in respiratory care, including clinical practice and teaching experience or preparation to teach
• An understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards
• Support diverse students, ensuring equity through their educational experience
• Ability to use technology effectively to facilitate teaching and learning in online and hybrid classroom environments
• Develop instructional learning outcomes and methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes
• Initiative and commitment to working collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
• Contribute to department, division, and college activities; commit to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom

Qualifications

Required:

• Possession of a Master's degree or higher, or equivalent foreign degree, in a discipline reasonably related to the faculty member's assignment and possession of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in a discipline reasonably related to the faculty member's assignment
• Current registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure in California (or eligibility for California licensure at the time of application/employment)
• Resident of California at time of employment
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom

Preferred:

• Membership in state and national respiratory care professional organizations

Equivalency

If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, you may complete the Application for Equivalence. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are:

• Degree Equivalence: Possession of a degree with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence: For disciplines where a Master's degree is not generally expected or for specialized degrees, completion of at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field, plus evidence of broad cultural education (general education requirements) and detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor.
• Professional Achievement Equivalence: Demonstration of equivalence to general education requirements and evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field through preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability.

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available
• Work evenings as needed
• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Pay

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending course assignment, initial placement ranges: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour; Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07 per hour. Semester assignments as needed.

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California, or may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.