Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• Two years teaching in an accredited respiratory care program, either as a faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
• Active one-year clinical simulation experience.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Therapist in the State of Texas (TMB and CoARC); current BLS.
• Specialized training in respiratory therapy techniques and equipment, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, ventilator operation, respiratory assessment interpretation, and related emergency respiratory procedures.
• Excellent computer skills, including use of web-based software, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• PREFERRED:
• Master’s degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years of teaching in an accredited respiratory care program.
• Three or more years recent clinical experience in an advanced critical care setting.
• Previous experience with online testing and instructional technology.
• Certification or Licensure: Current ACLS, Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care, Additional credentials associated with respiratory care.
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools (ex. Docs, Sheets, and Drive to create, share, and manage work).

Special Demands

• Physical Demands: Regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stand and walk; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision.
• Work Environment: Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Expectations

• Interact with a diverse student population.
• Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.

Job Description

The position will report to the Respiratory Care Program Director for job responsibilities and other College related activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Teaching responsibilities in clinical education, classroom instruction, and laboratory settings.
• Coordinate clinical experiences of the respiratory therapy students, including scheduling, student orientation, hospital visitation, and documentation.
• Perform computer-related tasks with clinical documentation of student skills and evaluation.
• Coordinate and conduct meetings with clinical faculty, clinical preceptors, including orientation of faculty and preceptors to student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes of the respiratory care program.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings.
• Provide input to the Program Director per program policies, curriculum revisions, accreditation requirements, budget, recruitment, lab and supply inventory, and other areas as necessary.
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Oversee and control clinical hours for students and instructors.
• Foster an engaging, supportive, and challenging learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, shops, and co-curricular programs.
• Teach 15 credit hours per semester of organized courses according to the College Catalog description, the syllabus, and the schedule of classes.
• In collaboration with instructors assigned to the same academic unit, exercise responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of assigned curriculum.
• For assigned academic unit and/or educational program, participate with colleagues and administrators in identifying expected learning outcomes, assessing the extent to which students achieve those outcomes, and providing evidence of improvement based on the analysis of the results.
• As an individual and as a member of various Standing Committees, participate in the promotion, development, and continuous improvement of the College’s academic and administrative policies, procedures, programs, and services.
• Aid in planning academic programs and policies in cooperation with the appropriate administrators and College Standing Committees.
• Prepare appropriate and current course syllabi according to the instructional arrangements policy (see: EC Regulation).
• Attend scheduled faculty meetings, school meetings, and committee meetings.
• Review and uphold the established policies and procedures of the College, and communicate problems, or suggestions to the Dean or to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, as appropriate.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of students as appropriate.
• Bolster the College’s public image and support its educational philosophy through actions and interactions in all instructional settings and in the community.
• Strive for continued professional growth through attendance and participation in professional meetings, subject area meetings, faculty development programs, further education, or other appropriate means.

Contract & Salary

10.5 month contract with overload pay. Salary assigned according to salary schedule in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.

Schedule

A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply. Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position.

Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, and serves twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.

Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.

Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.