Louisiana Community and Technical College System·Schriever, Louisiana
The coordinator will provide classroom and clinical instruction, manage clinical site placements, and oversee student progress within the respiratory therapy program. They are also responsible for curriculum development, program accreditation maintenance, and student advising.
College: Fletcher Technical Community College
Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives
Sub department: Nursing & Allied Health
Unclassified - Faculty 9 month
$57,332 - $77,083 (Salary commensurate with rank.)
Maintain current knowledge of program rules and regulations, and communicate changes to faculty and staff.
Provide leadership for the clinical component of the program. Responsible for the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and development of clinical site, instructors and preceptors with the program director. Routinely visit all clinical affiliates to provide students with formative and summative reports of their clinical performance and progress and to ensure that the quality and quantity of the students’ clinical experiences are appropriate and equitable. Monitor the clinical faculty in their capacity to perform as effective clinical teachers. Monitor institutional policies, procedures, and practices with respect to clinical education. Maintain documentation of all clinical activities and responsibilities.
Supervise and assist students in learning experiences in clinical sites. This involves the assigning, guiding, and evaluating of students in selected learning experiences in the various settings as identified by established performance objectives.
Teach assigned courses. Act as facilitator of learning and a manager of information for the students. Participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. Facilitate critical thinking in preparation for and throughout clinical experiences. Flexibility with teaching schedule in relation to revisions/changes/unusual circumstances within the program curriculum.
Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.
Participate in committee work either as working members or as chairs. From time to time, faculty members will be asked to participate on administrative committees, such as search committees, ad hoc committees, etc.
Provide students with formative and summative reports of their academic progress and the opportunity for private consultation, conferences, and academic advising.
Work in conjunction with the program director on curriculum development and/or revision. Clinical education is to be formally designed and coordinated with the didactic curriculum. Cooperate with the program director in program reviews, program policies and new program options.
Participate in the development and refinement of CPCS course materials including course syllabi and lab modules that reflect current practice.
Participate in the recruitment, selection, admission, advising, readmission, transfer, progression, retention efforts, and withdrawal of students within the program. Communicate with the Program Director regularly with concerns and general information concerning progress of the program curriculum and students.
Participate in organizing, administering, reviewing, developing, and assuring program effectiveness through ongoing resource and program assessment system. Participate in the maintenance of program accreditation.
An associate degree may be accepted if applicant is currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program or plans to enroll and complete a baccalaureate program within two years of hire date.
A minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care. A minimum of two 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. Must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.
Candidates must have good instructional techniques; computer knowledge; student-centered attitude; and must be well organized.
Candidate must possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Flexible hours, additional stipends for summer assignments, no weekends, nights, call, or hurricane duty. Perfect for those needing flexibility for family or caregiving responsibilities. Join us and help shape the next generation of respiratory therapists!
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with a current state license. A minimum of four years of experience as an RRT and two years of teaching experience in a CoARC accredited program are required.
Participate in organizing, coordinating and revising student lab sessions. Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Participate in adding new technology to the lab setting and implementing related technology in lecture and lab.
Cooperate with others in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities in the classroom, clinical, and college environment.
Assist with review and selection of new textbooks, laboratory equipment, supplies and other instructional materials used in the teaching-learning process.
Maintain current professional credentials, state license, continuing professional development requirements, and expertise in respiratory therapy. Maintain ongoing professional development in the area of teaching and in the teaching-learning process.
Maintain student files and program records according to accreditation, and college requirements.
Recommend, develop and conduct professional growth activities and programs for full time, adjunct and clinical faculty as well as assisting with community programs.
Participate in recruiting, orienting, and mentoring of adjunct and full time faculty in support of the program. Communicate and collaborate with full time, adjunct and clinical faculty on a regular basis during each semester to enhance the program and enrich the students.
Participate in recruiting, orienting, mentoring and motivating as an advisor to the Student Respiratory Care Association (SRCA).
Market context
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