Adjunct Clinical Instructor- Respiratory Care (Pool)

Adjunct Clinical Instructor- Respiratory Care (Pool) Institution: Volunteer State Community College Job Summary This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies. Job Duties Plans, modifies, implements and supervises learning experiences based on the diverse needs of the students in the clinical facility. Consistently incorporates core competencies into clinical rotations in accordance with course objectives. Fairly assesses and evaluates student achievement utilizing clinical performance. Demonstrates and coordinates effective communication between students, patients, clinical affiliates, and department faculty. Collaborates with program faculty to resolve student and clinical affiliate concerns. Assists students with written clinical assignments pertaining to patient care. Facilitates student engagement with computerized documentation and patient safety initiatives. Actively participates in retention activities such as documented communication with students and the DCE regarding attendance, behavior and progress. Maintains professional relationships with clinical site personnel. Prepares appropriate institutional reports. Provides assistance for maintenance of program curriculum. Assists faculty in developing, reviewing, and updating the clinical educational objectives and competencies in accordance with recommended accreditation standards. Participates in Advisory Committee meetings. Assists faculty with preparation for accreditation site visits. Provides annual documentation of continued professional growth. Teaches courses as assigned by Program Director up to the maximum contact hours allowed by current accreditation. Teaches off‑campus courses as required. Reviews course syllabus and Policy and Procedure Manual at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within 7 days of contract execution. Regularly checks VSCC email. Responds to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend. Submits final grades for each semester by the Registrar’s deadline. Completes required College trainings by the required deadlines. Completes all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administers and returns surveys by the required deadlines. Advises the Clinical Director at the earliest possibility if unable to teach a class. Attends meetings as requested by program faculty and/or dean. Complies with all College and TBR policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), active standing. Licensed respiratory therapist in the state of Tennessee. Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). Minimum of two (2) years work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program or extensive clinical practice experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Supervisory or management experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Pay Rate $675 - $800 per credit hour Availability / Closing Date Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Postings close yearly on October 31, and applications must be re‑applied each year. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.