Respiratory Therapy Instructor

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.

Qualifications

• RCP License required. Must hold a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB).
• Must hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) — required for California licensure (except for those who earned the CRT prior to January 1, 2015)
• Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), from a regionally accredited institution.
• Four years minimum experience working as a RRT
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of respiratory therapy instruction (required)
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

Other duties as assigned