Respiratory Care Technology Instructor

Position Title:

Respiratory Care Technology Instructor

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

 JOB TITLE: Respiratory Care Technology Instructor                       

REPORTS TO: Respiratory Care Technology Program Chair

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care Technology

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice-President for Academics, Transfer and Health Sciences

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

An Associate of Applied Science, or higher, in Respiratory Care Technology

Current documentation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Minimum qualifications as defined by accrediting body

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Aptitude

1. Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field.

2. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines.

3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.

4. Utilize cutting-edge technology in teaching in the classroom, laboratory, simulation center, and clinical setting.

5. Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines.

6. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements.

Attitude

1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience.

2. Consistently follow College policies and procedures.

3. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.

4. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.

5. Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.

6. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.

7. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.

8. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals.

9. Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.

10. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions.

11. Demonstrate active engagement by participating in program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities.

Attendance

1. Work assigned hours (including campus and clinical assignments) during each contracted semester [Less than full-time contractual instructors work a proportional workweek.]

2. Meet all assigned classes, lab, simulation, and clinical assignments.

3. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days.

4. Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence.

5. Attend general faculty, center, division, and program meetings as schedule allows.

Attention

1. Check College e-mail during the work week and respond in a timely manner.

2. Provide feedback to students in a timely manner.

3. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

4. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines.

5. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personne