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FACULTY-RESPIRATORY CARE

Midland College

Job Description

Job Title- FACULTY-RESPIRATORY CARE

Position Status- Full Time

Classification Title- Faculty-12 month

Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary- The faculty member is responsible for teaching courses and labs in the Respiratory Care program. The faculty member will provide leadership, guidance, and appropriate learning experiences for Respiratory Care students.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care from CoArc-accredited institution
  • Minimum of two years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and maintain it throughout employment
  • Hold a current license for professional practice as an RRT in the state of Texas and maintain throughout employment
  • Knowledge of subject matter and equipment appropriate to field of Respiratory Care
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications required for instruction and clinical practice
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff at clinical sites
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Minimum of two years experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor
  • Experience in curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, program, and course assessment
  • Experience with student and academic support services

Essential Functions

    • Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Faculty Handbook
    • Teach classes and labs with a lecture equivalent hour (LEH) requirement commensurate with the program curriculum. Summer instruction is required.
    • Provide access to students through adherence to posted office hours and effective use of Canvas and electronic communication
    • Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees as requested
    • Participate in graduation and other official college functions, as required by the division dean, Vice President of Instruction, or Provost
    • Contribute to the College and community through self-selected service activities
Programmatic
  • Adhere to philosophy and purpose of Respiratory Care program
  • Maintain open lines of communication with faculty, staff, clinical affiliates, and students
  • Serve as an ambassador of the Respiratory Care program in community-related activities for student recruitment and college program promotion, i.e. Career Days, Health Fairs, etc.
  • Participate in the program advisory committee
  • Participate in recruitment and retention of Respiratory Care students
  • Demonstrate responsibility to the teaching discipline and the profession by participating in professional development activities as outlined in the Midland College Faculty Handbook
  • Demonstrate professional behavior during all workplace activities both on-campus and off-campus instructional sites
  • Participate in the preparation of reports for state agencies and/or accrediting bodies, as assigned
  • Maintain inventory of respiratory equipment
  • Maintain Respiratory Care practice lab
Classroom
  • Develop and implement curriculum and evaluate courses to ensure alignment with accreditation and industry standards
  • Organize, develop, implement, continuously review, and enhance assigned courses to ensure effectiveness of teaching methodologies
  • Maintain a well-managed learning environment across instructional locations or modalities
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to students
  • Develop course syllabi, objectives, and teaching plans for assigned courses
  • Develop instructional materials, including audio/visual materials, for assigned courses
  • Develop and implement evaluation and assessment methods to measure mastery of course objectives
  • Keep records, including but not limited to communication, attendance, and grades, as required by Midland College policy, Respiratory Care policy, and CoArc.
  • Identify at-risk students and employ early interventions to promote student success
  • Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing best-practice instructional methodologies and delivery techniques
Clinical
  • Determine appropriate patient care assignments for students
  • Organize and assume overall responsibility and liability for direct patient care assumed by students
  • Act as a liaison with clinical facilities
  • Make clinical assignments for students and organize clinical conferences
  • Assist students with care plans, procedures, documentation, etc.
  • Integrate classroom instruction with clinical practice
  • Evaluate student learning and behavior in the clinical area
  • Maintain competency in respiratory care practice
  • Keep records, including but not limited to communication, attendance, and grades, as required by Midland College policy, Respiratory Care policy, and CoArc.
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
  • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally travel to clinical sites
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
  • Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds
  • Duties indoors and some outdoors
  • Office, classroom, simulation laboratory, and clinical setting with common related bodily fluids present
  • Able to ambulate to supervise students in the clinical area
  • Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Min Salary- $67,742 per year

Max Salary- $82,793 per year

Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number- P00245F2016

Open Date- 07/03/2024

Position Available- Fall 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire. If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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