Lecturer of Respiratory Therapy - Part Time

About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

The School of Health Professions at Dalton State College invites applicants for a part-time position (10-month), beginning August 1, 2026. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the respiratory therapy sequence as well as additional courses in their area of expertise in the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab, clinical instructing and coordination of student clinical assignments.

Other duties include keeping office hours, assessment of student learning and clinical skills. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, off-campus, online courses, and opportunities for summer teaching.

Thanks to outstanding community support, the School Health Professions has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching skills to undergraduate respiratory technology students. The respiratory therapy program has an energized laboratories for student instruction and skills assessments helping to prepare respiratory therapists for professional practice. In addition, the respiratory technology program has numerous clinical sites for student assignments throughout the north Georgia and southern Tennessee regions.

The School of Health Professions has an interprofessional simulation center that has high-fidelity computerized manikins which allows for realistic simulations for real life scenarios. These scenarios create a simulated clinical experience that requires student interventions preparing healthcare students for professional practice.

A complete application must include:

* Letter of application that directly responds to the position description, highlights your relevant qualifications, and demonstrates how your professional experience aligns with the mission, values, and academic environment of Dalton State College.

* A resume or curriculum vitae.

* List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employers.

* Statement of teaching philosophy

* Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment.

* Copy of current professional license.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position is a half-time position with a minimum starting salary of $24,750.

Benefits include:

* Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) or Teachers Retirement System (TRS)

* Prorated sick leave

* Parental leave

Responsibilities

* Teach courses at the undergraduate respiratory therapy level with clinical responsibilities. The teaching load will consist of various credit hours per academic year

* Coordination of student scheduling in clinical assignments

* Assist other respiratory therapy faculty with student orientation, preparing student documents for the student handbook and class instruction, instructing students in clinical assignments, adherence to the accreditation process and standards, and evaluating student clinical skills at both the college and clinical settings

* Actively participate in both program admission procedures and program completion activities

* Participate in other appropriate service and professional activities related to the…