Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Therapy Program

Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Therapy Program Rowan University is accepting applications for the position of Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Adjunct Clinical Instructors are responsible for the supervision and evaluation of student clinical experiences in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education. Offering entry‑level and degree‑advancement programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, the Rowan University Respiratory Therapy program is located in the new Health Sciences Center on the campus of Rowan College of Jersey in Sewell, NJ. The baccalaureate programs hold provisional accreditation by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and will enroll students beginning in the Fall 2023 term. Clinical instructors will lead groups of 6 junior respiratory therapy students in various clinical settings with the overall goal of developing and strengthening each student’s cognitive, psychomotor, and affective clinical skills. They will be responsible for signing off procedural competencies and evaluating overall affective clinical performance in a variety of settings. RU‑BSRT clinical instructors will pioneer a new model for clinical preceptors as they function in the role of mentor, instructor, advisor, and clinical expert. The overall goal is to work with students to coordinate daily assignments with the RT department to maximize delivery of safe and effective patient care during each clinical rotation and remain a solid, involved resource throughout the entire clinical experience. Position Requirements B.S. degree in respiratory therapy or similar allied‑health related field License/Certification: RRT (Required) RCP License (State of current practice) (Required) Positive attitude in relation to the profession of respiratory care and their role within the organization Must hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential with a current license in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Delaware Desire to assist and instruct students in clinical settings Commitment to being available during agreed‑upon clinical dates Experience with adult and pediatric patients in a variety of floor, emergency, and critical care settings Ability to work well and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and clinical partners in large and small settings Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student‑centered environment Preferred BS in Respiratory Therapy ACLS Critical care experience: 3 years Additional specialty credentials (ACCS, NPS) demonstrating additional expertise in specialty areas Previous clinical instructor/preceptor experience Schedule 8‑hour shifts, various days (1‑2 days/week) COVID‑19 Considerations All employees will adhere to the facility COVID regulations such as screening, vaccinations, and required PPE use. Physical Demands Handling and Moving Objects — using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating objects Performing General Physical Activities — performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials Controlling Machines and Processes — using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles) Compensation In compliance with the State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $1,975 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as‑needed basis. Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectational or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non‑discrimination and affirmative action policy see: #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.