Respiratory Therapy Instructor/Clinical Education Director

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Sullivan Health Center 2300 N Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD, SD
Job Type: Full-Time Instructor
Job Number: 00362
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Health
Opening Date: 06/23/2026


Position Summary


The Respiratory Therapy Instructor and Director of Clinical Education will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the clinical education and laboratory curriculum in compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and industry standards.This person will work directly with the Respiratory Therapy Program Director. This role involves managing the program's clinical operations, including organizing, developing, and administering the clinical curriculum. This person will provide instruction and assessment of student learning in respiratory therapy to prepare students for an entry-level position in that field. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Deb Letcher, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Essential Functions

• Develop and teach relevant curriculum that provides classroom theory and laboratory application and prepares students for entry-level positions in the field.
• Planning and securing locations for practical skills development.
• Ensuring students have adequate supervision and assessment at clinical sites.
• Frequent, regular, and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates at all program locations.
• Ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the clinical training for all students.
• Work with the program director to ensure that student clinical exposures are coordinated with their didactic and laboratory education.
• Assume other responsibilities such as administrative tasks and providing education in both classroom and laboratory settings or as determined by the program sponsor/when assigned.
• Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines specified by STC.
• Teach the course in ways and methods that engage student learning.
• Establish a positive student learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, dignity, self-respect, safety, student success and personal and professional growth.
• Select and compile tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
• Evaluate student performance by administering evaluations of student competence based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
• Respond promptly to student grade determination by reporting assignments, discussion board exercises, exams, and course completion through the learning management system.
• Develop and manage syllabus materials.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Adhere to protocol guidelines for participation in online learning as determined by the course.
• Review textbook and courseware changes with the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and the program director.
• In accordance with industry and educational standards of STC, review curriculum and assess course competencies to ensure students are meeting industry standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care. Minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs.
• Other requirements:
  1. Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
  2. Encourage change and innovative ideas within the organization and assist employees who may need help with adjusting to any changes that occur
  3. Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
  4. Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.
  5. Business acumen: ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues that include understanding accounting information, preparing, and managing budgets, and making sound, long-term, organizational development decisions
  6. Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type
  7. Strategic planning: ability to develop and achieve short and long-term goals for the organization

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license. Completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Academy (KPA) within 36 months prior to hire or 24 months of assumption of position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment


General classroom environment with standard equipment available during classroom instruction. Lighting and temperature are adequate for course delivery. Moderate noise levels typical of a classroom environment. May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling outside the classroom.

Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

To learn more details, click to visit our Benefits Page.