Part-Time Instructor of Respiratory Care

Application Close Date:
Wednesday, June 30th, 2027 at 11:59pm

Part-Time pools remain open for up to twelve (12) months. Applications will be viewed by Departments throughout that time on an "as need" basis near and/or at the beginning of each semester.

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is seeking a part-time faculty member in Respiratory Care department. The ideal candidate will share MJC’s commitment to educating its racially and socio-economically diverse student population. MJC currently serves about 24,000 students annually, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations, with the following breakdown: 53.5% Hispanic, 35.1% White, 4.9% Asian, 3.4% African-American/Black, 1.4% Filipino, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% Multi-racial/Other (MJC Office of Institutional Effectiveness: https://www.mjc.edu/general/research/demographics/index.php)

MJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the college has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a college already fully engaged in exploring new wrap-around student support services and innovative pedagogical techniques to improve equity and overall student success.

The successful candidate will join a chemistry department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Job Title Part-Time Instructor of Respiratory Care
- School of Health Professions
- Modesto Junior College 2026/2027

The Hourly Range: $81.20 - $129.82 Doctorate Range: $95.68 to $133.23  Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $40 per hour

With the exception of Workers’ Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.

Under supervision of the Dean of Health Professions, teach Respiratory Care students in clinical and lab environments in accordance with course descriptions, outlines and class schedules; evaluate progress of students, advise students concerning educational matters, and participate in activities that strengthen student success. The Respiratory Care Instructor may not have any other responsibilities while supervising the clinical training.

The successful candidate will join a Respiratory Care department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity.

Associate Degree; AND must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ); AND minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; AND current license or eligibility for licensure to practice Respiratory Care in California. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications.

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to serve as a professional role model to assist students to develop professional…