Adjunct Clinical Instructor- Respiratory Care; Pool

Overview

Adjunct Clinical Instructor
- Respiratory Care (Pool)
Volunteer State Community College

• Plans, modifies, implements and supervises learning experiences based on the diverse needs of 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.
• Participates in retention activities and maintains professional relationships with clinical site personnel.
• Prepares appropriate institutional reports and assists with maintenance of program curriculum.
• Assists faculty in developing, reviewing, and updating clinical educational objectives and competencies per accreditation standards.
• Participates in Advisory Committee meetings and assists with accreditation site visits.
• Provides annual documentation of continued professional growth.
• Teach courses as assigned by the Program Director up to the maximum number of contact hours allowed by current accreditation; may teach off-campus courses as required.
• Review course syllabus and Policy and Procedure Manual at least 2 weeks prior to the first class day or within seven days of contract execution.
• Regularly check VSCC email and respond within 48 hours (except weekends).
• Submit final grades by deadlines set by the Registrar.
• Complete required college trainings and all required reports (attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions) and administer surveys by deadlines.
• Advise the Clinical Director at the earliest possibility if unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by program faculty and/or Dean.
• Comply with all College and T  policies and guidelines.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC (active standing) and licensed in Tennessee.
• Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience as an RRT.
• Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program or extensive clinical practice.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Supervisory or management experience.

• 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: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are term-by-term and may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; you will need to re-apply each year to maintain your application.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. We recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.

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