Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor

Tidewater Community College


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Virginia Beach, VA
Salary: $21.17 per hour
Contract type: Full time

Title: Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor

Agency: Tidewater Community College

Location: Virginia Beach - 810

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $21.17 per hour, part time

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail


Job Description:


Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

This position requires the ability to teach, counsel, supervise, evaluate, and maintain records of students in the clinical portion of the Respiratory Therapy Program. Must have an excellent understanding of respiratory anatomy and physiology, pathology, and clinical procedures. Must function as a role model in the clinical setting demonstrating a high degree of professionalism.

MASTERY OF SUBJECT MATTER
  • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
  • Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of respiratory therapy.
  • Connect the subject matter with related fields.
  • Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.

TEACHING PERFORMACE
  • Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
  • Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
  • Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Employ available instructional technology, i.e., the internet, telecourses, and interactive technology when appropriate.
  • Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
  • Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
  • Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.

EVALUATION OF STUDENT LEARNING
  • Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses and programs.
  • Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
  • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
  • Participate in inter-rater reliability training.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information.
  • Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
  • Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
  • Record and provide attendance data in accordance with the College Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience in clinical practice.
  • National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Current unencumbered license from the Virginia State Board of Medicine as a Respiratory Therapist.
Additional Considerations:
  • Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) certification for Basic Life support (BLS).
  • Associate Degree (or higher) in Respiratory Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CO”ARC) accredited program.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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