Adjunct, Respiratory Therapy Program

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date. Job Summary The Adjunct Respiratory Therapy Program position at Salt Lake Community College involves providing teaching support within the Respiratory Therapy Program. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach classes, assist in the lab, maintain student records, help with clinical site visits as needed, and ensure adherence to program policies. This role may involve both online and in-person instruction at the SLCC West Jordan Campus. At least five hours per week on Mondays are required, with possible additional needs on Tuesday through Friday as needed. In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment. Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities Effectively prepare and teach Respiratory Therapy classes as stipulated in the course syllabi. Maintain accurate and complete student attendance records, grades, and other classroom documentation as applicable. Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding in the field of Respiratory Therapy Follow policies and procedures as defined by the Respiratory Therapy Program Handbook. Participate in trainings and other responsibilities as assigned and approved. Respond to department and college communication within two business days. Accept other duties as assigned. May include assisting with clinical site visits. Provide appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments. Return graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards. Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Inform students of progress-to-date periodically and assign and submit grades by published deadlines. Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepare and submit incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy. Maintain professional and collegial behavior. Handle/respond to student concerns/complaints, and respond to student communications and inquiries promptly. Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure. Complete all required employee trainings. Know and enforce FERPA guidelines. Provide ADA accommodations as requested Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contractbasis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time. You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from a USDE regionally accredited college or university. Three (3) years of recent, paid experience in a health care setting as an RRT practitioner. Respiratory Therapy degree from an accredited college or university. Hold a current RRT license in the state of Utah. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree from a USDE regionally accredited college or university. Three (3) years of recent, paid, clinical experience in health care settings as an RRT practitioner. Evidence of post-secondary or hospital teaching experience in Respiratory Therapy. SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salt Lake Community College