What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Program Director/Instructor - Full-Time position at Columbus Technical College?
Columbus Technical College seeks an individual to serve as the Program Director/Instructor for the Respiratory Care program. The Program Director will serve as the first-line administrator within the program area, responsible for the overall leadership, planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all aspects of the Respiratory Care program. This individual will ensure that the program complies with the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s (CoARC) policies, procedures, and standards. This individual will be responsible for the classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction and prepare lesson plans for these areas. This position will also require evaluating student progress in attaining goals and objectives. Additional duties include attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, conferences, and advisory committee meetings and completing mandatory staff development training. This is a full-time/exempt position.
Note: This position will require physical ability to move about or stand for long periods; no restrictions or limitations on bending, stooping, reaching, and safely lifting up to 50 lbs.
The tentative start date for the position is April 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:
The salary range is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.
Application Deadline:
Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **
Employment Policy:
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.
Note: This position will require physical ability to move about or stand for long periods; no restrictions or limitations on bending, stooping, reaching, and safely lifting up to 50 lbs.
The tentative start date for the position is April 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Instruct students
- Follow and maintain state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
- Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
- Prepares and submits student’s progress and participation reports per the prescribed guidelines
- Establishes criteria and tests the students to measure each student’s progress
- Accurately records pertinent information in students’ records as required; prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports
- Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines; analyzes collected data for improvement of student learning outcomes; compiles and submits reports and grade reports on time to supervisor
- Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials; maintains knowledge of computer technology and its application to the field of study
- Completes training in the current online learning management system and other computer-related administrative requirements within the prescribed timeline
- Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to the policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; uses work time appropriately; adheres to college dress code; exhibits and models positive work ethics
- Teaching of work ethics traits as directed by the Technical College System of Georgia
- Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals
- Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures
- Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately
- Request and maintain supplies and equipment
- Order books for each course each term
- Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation
- Meet with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
- Scheduling of advisory committee meetings
- Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
- Respond promptly to administrative requests
- Provide orientation of other faculty members within the program
- Assist with classroom, lab, and clinical training within the program
- Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts on and off campus
- Knowledge of CoARC Standards
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Effective written and oral communication
- Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
- General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Blackboard)
- Involvement in professional activities/organizations
- Additional duties assigned to program directors
- Other job-related duties as assigned
- Baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical instructor/preceptor
- Documentation of a valid RRT credential
- Current State of Georgia RCP License
- Master's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
- Current State of Alabama RCP License in addition to State of Georgia RCP License
- ACCS certification
- BLS instructor
- ACLS instructor
- PALS certification
The salary range is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.
Application Deadline:
Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **
Employment Policy:
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.
