Respiratory Care Adjunct Instructor

Columbus Technical College seeks an individual to serve as an Adjunct Instructor in the Respiratory Care program. This individual will be responsible for laboratory and clinical instruction. This position will also require attending workshops and completing mandatory staff development training. This position is part-time/exempt.

Note

This position will require the physical ability to move about or stand for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.

Please note the following information regarding this position

May be required to teach high school students May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County) May require travel

Responsibilities

Instruct students in the Respiratory Care program Follow state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives. Evaluate student’s progress in attaining goals and objectives Request and maintain supplies and equipment Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the students’ progress. Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas Respond promptly to administrative requests Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts Maintain program accreditation requirements as appropriate Involvement in professional activities/organizations Other job-related duties as assigned Skills: Effective written and oral communication General computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel) Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills Strong time management and organization skills

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Respiratory care from a regionally accredited institution Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Current Georgia license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Minimum of (2) two years’ work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within the last (4) four years 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 Salary/Benefits: Pay rate is commensurate with education and experience, no benefits. Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Please note

• If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.
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• Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.
• All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements.
• The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered.
• At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
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• Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.