Program Director/Instructor, Respiratory Care

The program director/instructor of respiratory therapy, under general supervision, will develop and implement a new program of study. This work includes assembling a committee to determine feasibility, preparing CoARC (accreditation) letters and reports, creating the curriculum, purchasing program equipment and supplies, making clinical connections, and hiring program personnel.

Upon successfully establishing the program, the incumbent will prepare lesson plans for classroom the Respiratory Therapy program. Will develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Request and maintain supplies and equipment and prepare budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements as appropriate. Prepare and maintain all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. This position will report to the Vice President for Learning.

Essential Functions

% TIME

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for clinical research professional courses.

50%

Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.

10%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

10%

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

5%

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.

5%

Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area.

5%

Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.

10%

Other duties as assigned

5%

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Education Level

Field of Study

Req

Pref

And/Or

Bachelor's degree

Any field

X

Master's degree

Any field

X

Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license

X

Experience

Experience Details

Req

Pref

Two (2) years' experience teaching

Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs

X

Four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Must have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care;

X

Skill/Ability

Description

Proficiency

Other

complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated analytical skills

Ability to collect and analyze data

Possesses strong technical aptitude

Computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, cre

Intermediate

Experience in a regulated environment

Knowledge of institutional, state, and federal policies and procedures