Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Therapy Program

Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Therapy Program

Non-bargaining Unit, Exempt                            Grade 14

 

BASIC FUNCTION

The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the clinical experiences for students enrolled in the respiratory therapy program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct clinical instruction and evaluation of students each semester.
• Provides didactic education to students in courses identified by the Program Director based on the Clinical Director’s background and interest including labs, CPR, and ACLS training.
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates the instruction of clinical instructors.
• Develops, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical instruction of students in the program on a continual basis.
• Serves as a liaison between the college and clinical affiliates.
• Assists in recruitment and selection of students for the program.
• Serves as a member of the Advisory Committee for the program.
• Prepares materials related to clinical instruction for accreditation of the program by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (this includes students at all sites).
• Actively participates in teaching related activities including updating course syllabi and assisting with the modification and/or design of curriculum that meets the needs of the community of interest for qualified respiratory therapists.
• Maintains current level of knowledge through participation in educational and in-service programs, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Collaborates with peers and colleagues across the department and school to promote excellence in the delivery of clinical education.
• Serves on university wide committees as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct supervision is received from the Program Director of the Respiratory Therapy Program. Evaluation of teaching responsibilities will be pursuant to the faculty evaluation process as applied to other part-time faculty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Director of Clinical Education must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and hold such professional license or certificate as is required by the state in which they are employed. The Director of Clinical Education must possess at least a baccalaureate degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Director of Clinical Education should have a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, of which at least two (2) years should have been spent in clinical respiratory care and at least two (2) years in a teaching position in an accredited respiratory care program. Formal teacher training/experience is recommended.

 

Location: Williston campus with travel to clinical agencies as assigned.

 

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position, which will evolve with time.

We encourage applicants with a demonstrated interest in building and supporting an inclusive, equitable, and diverse community at VSC.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Vision Insurance 
• Retirement Plan, 10% & 8% Employer Contribution, No Match Required
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Long Term Disability 
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave    

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.  Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.