Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care Job Olathe area,Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

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Position: Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Full-time Faculty

Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $54,122.00 - $91,437.00 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: Faculty members occupy a special place in the life of our academic institution, enacting multiple roles as teachers, mentors, and scholars. JCCC recognizes the value and contributions of its faculty to the mission of the institution. Because of this special role in an academic environment, full-time faculty appointments are expected not only to excel in teaching but also to provide opportunities available as members of the college community.

The respiratory care program simulation faculty member will be responsible for teaching both clinically in the simulation center and didactically. Expected to function in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment, respecting all gifts and differences.

Key responsibilities of respiratory care simulation teaching faculty include:

Design, implement, and evaluate high-fidelity simulation scenarios aligned with course objectives and NBRC content outlines.

Design, implement, and facilitate interdisciplinary simulation experiences within the Respiratory Care simulation lab that bring together students and/or faculty from multiple healthcare programs (e.g., nursing, EMS, and allied health). This includes developing collaborative, team-based scenarios that reflect real-world clinical environments and promote effective communication, role clarity, and coordinated patient care.

Operate and maintain simulation equipment and technology, ensuring readiness for instructional use.

Collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation into the curriculum effectively.

Teach assigned courses within the Respiratory Care Program, which may include classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.

Develop course materials, lesson plans, and assessments to meet program and institutional goals.

Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and clinical decision-making.

Collaborate with the program director and faculty to ensure alignment of simulation activities with program outcomes and clinical competencies.

Participate in the assessment and continuous improvement of the Respiratory Care Program.

Stay current with simulation, respiratory care, and education trends through professional development and participation in relevant organizations.

Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment to promote student success.

Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.

Participate in program accreditation activities.

Develop a clinical schedule for the respiratory care simulation center.

Train faculty and staff on high-fidelity simulation.

Serve on departmental and institutional committees as needed.

Portray a positive professional attitude toward students and the teaching/learning process and utilize positive interpersonal skills.

Develop, coordinate, and maintain student records in conjunction with program policies.

Participate in the annual evaluation of the program, courses, and curriculum revision, goals and standards, and evaluation systems in the preparation of required annual reports and self-studies.

Participate in the student selection process for entry into the program and the scheduled orientation sessions for prospective students.

Participate in the program and advisory committee meetings, and faculty meetings.

Participate in continuing education to improve teaching and evaluation skills, maintain current knowledge and competency of respiratory therapy, and maintain active professional memberships.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

This list is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities required of the employee assigned this title. It is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.

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