Respiratory Therapy Program Chair

About the role

The Chair oversees, administers, teaches, and advises the Respiratory Therapy and Polysomnography program. Responsibilities include developing the annual budget, supervising faculty, and coordinating clinical placements.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective leadership and guidance in all areas of the program, including policy and procedure development, accreditation and retention efforts, and building partnerships.
• Serves as the primary contact for clinical and learning experiences, and maintains optimal enrollment.
• Ensures program effectiveness through ongoing planning, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Develops and administers academic and clinical policies and procedures.
• Teaches, supervises, and evaluates students' academic, skill laboratory, clinical, and field performance.
• Acts as a liaison between students and clinical staff, and provides individual advisement and guidance.
• Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Hires, develops, trains, and motivates faculty to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicates variances to appropriate management and coordinates and supervises faculty, adjunct faculty, and guest speakers.
• Develops criteria and procedures for clinical site selection, utilization, and assessment.
• Meets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as assigned by the Provost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Iowa license.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for student of such programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development preferred.
• Course work in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment preferred.
• Ability to complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program (as applicable).

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.

Skills

• Strong leadership and administrative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional methodologies.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

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