Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education/Instructor - Full-Time
Tentative Start Date: April 16, 2025
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to move about or stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, reach, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruction & Curriculum Development
- Teach and mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- Develop and update program and course outlines, ensuring alignment with state standards and evolving industry practices.
- Evaluate student progress toward learning objectives and provide timely feedback.
- Maintain accurate student records in ACEMAPP (clinical rotation management service).
- Clinical Program Oversight
- Lead and manage all aspects of clinical experiences, ensuring a consistent and well-rounded experience for all students.
- Develop and maintain clinical site partnerships to support evolving practice skills.
- Create and manage clinical schedules to ensure equitable and diverse training opportunities.
- Conduct regular student evaluations to monitor progress, address deficiencies, and implement remediation plans as needed.
- Compliance & Accreditation
- Maintain program certification and licensure requirements in accordance with CoARC Standards.
- Prepare and manage all necessary documentation, reports, and administrative records.
- Ensure compliance with safety and security protocols in training environments.
- Collaboration & Professional Development
- Participate in advisory committee meetings, faculty meetings, and professional development events (workshops, seminars, and conferences).
- Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
- Provide ongoing training and evaluations for clinical instructors and preceptors.
- Engage in professional activities and organizations related to respiratory care.
- Other Responsibilities
- Respond to administrative requests in a timely manner.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Current Georgia state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
- At least four (4) years of experience as an RRT, including:
- Minimum of two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
- Minimum of two (2) years teaching in an accredited respiratory care program, either as an appointed faculty member or clinical preceptor.
- One or more years of experience teaching respiratory care in post-secondary education.
- Current Alabama state license.
- Advanced certifications, including:
- Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
The salary range is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.
Application Deadline:
Position is available 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. **
Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:
- Dr. 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.