Adjunct Respiratory Care Instructor

Position Description

Position Description

Lincoln Land Community College is looking for qualified part‑time instructors to teach various courses within our Respiratory Care Program. Classes are offered during the day, one to two days per week, with flexible hours available.

Adjunct Faculty at LLCC receive one paid absence per class, per semester; free access to the LLCC Fitness Center during available hours; a travel stipend if commuting more than twenty miles to campus; and a tuition waiver for adjunct faculty and their dependents under the age of 22. Adjuncts with qualifying assignments also participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS).

Teach Respiratory Care courses as an adjunct faculty member, preparing instructional materials, delivering lessons, assessing student performance, and maintaining instructional records. Faculty are expected to adhere to academic standards and institutional policies.

• Applicants must possess an associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in an accredited program; experience as a Clinical Preceptor or Preceptor Evaluator is preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, licensed in the state of Illinois.
• Current member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), or willingness to become a member if selected.
• Transcripts are required and must be uploaded with a current resume.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

• Health Insurance – Open Access Plan‑PPO (OAP) and High Deductible Health Plan‑PPO with HSA (HDHP) with annual HSA contribution.
• Dental and Vision insurance through Sun Life Financial and VSP.
• Life insurance, voluntary and dependent life, critical illness and cancer insurance, accident insurance, long‑term disability, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Unreimbursed Medical Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCAP), and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Retirement – State Universities Retirement System (SURS) with pre‑tax contributions.
• Deferred compensation options: 403(b), 457, Roth IRA, and no‑load profile plan.
• Tuition waiver for ADs and eligible dependents; educational assistance up to $3,000 per year.
• Class release time, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), credit union benefits, free use of the on‑campus fitness center.
• Paid holidays, vacation time based on service years, personal and sick leave policies, and sabbatical options for full‑time faculty.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure a diverse workforce and learning environment.