Instructor of Respiratory Care

Workweek Faculty | Full-time, Tenure-Track Position | 9 Months

MCC Instructors are Higher Education Professionals Who Champion Student Learning.

The position involves engaging and inspiring students by applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies to reach a variety of learners.

The Instructor will assess student learning to ensure student success, staying up-to-date with current and emerging trends in the discipline.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate content expertise and currency within their academic field.
• Develop and maintain an increasingly diverse and effective pedagogical skill set that reflects our philosophy.
• Possess both the willingness and ability to share expertise with students, colleagues, and the broader college community.
• Engage in continued professional growth, scholarly engagement, and/or creative development.
• Demonstrate both the willingness and ability to embrace technology within the college environment.
• Develop and maintain a solid commitment to college service and community engagement.

Instructor of Respiratory Care Program Chair Expectations:

• Develop the Respiratory Care curriculum, collaborate in laboratory space development, and purchasing equipment.
• Maintain program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Conduct program, course, and student outcomes assessment.
• Support and advise students on admission and continuation in the program.
• Establish relationships with the Respiratory Care advisory committee and cooperating agencies and clinical partners.
• Develop policies and procedures for the program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current state license (if not an Illinois license, the ability to obtain within three months of employment).
• Minimum of four years of experience as a RRT, including two years of clinical respiratory care.
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching as an appointed faculty member or clinical instructor/preceptor.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current state license (if not an Illinois license, the ability to obtain within three months of employment).
• Minimum of four years of experience as a RRT, including two years of clinical respiratory care.
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching as an appointed faculty member or clinical instructor/preceptor.