What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructors position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College?
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
We are seeking Respiratory Therapy Clinical adjunct instructors to teach face-to-face courses to guide and mentor students in clinical settings. The instructor will play a crucial role in ensuring students gain hands-on experience, develop critical thinking skills, and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare environments. This position involves supervising students during clinical rotations, evaluating their performance, and collaborating with faculty to ensure a high standard of respiratory therapy education.
- Supervise and instruct respiratory therapy students in clinical settings, ensuring competency in patient care techniques.
- Demonstrate and reinforce proper procedures for respiratory therapy interventions, including mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, airway management, and pulmonary function testing.
- Assess student performance through observation, evaluations, and feedback to facilitate skill development.
- Maintain open communication with students, faculty, and clinical site staff to ensure a collaborative learning environment.
- Ensure compliance with program curriculum, accreditation standards, and clinical site policies.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for students, fostering professionalism and ethical patient care practices.
- Document student progress, attendance, and competency assessments per program and institutional guidelines.
- Stay current with industry best practices, trends, and advancements in respiratory therapy.
- Assist in curriculum development, faculty meetings, and student advising as needed.
To assist with the credentialing process, please indicate on your application or resume whether each position held is/was a full-time or part-time position.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Licensure/Certification: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current Virginia licensure.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
- Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively instruct and evaluate students.
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
This pool will be utilized on an as-needed basis. Your application will remain active until December 31, 2025; or until the position is no longer needed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants upon request.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The Virginia Community College System is accepting applications for the following position: Go to jobs.vccs.edu for more information and to apply. Applications only accepted online. Full background check required. The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
