Adjunct, Respiratory Clinical Instructor

Job Description : Reporting to the campus Dean of Academic Affairs, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator / Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and / or select course-related materials.
• Demonstrates current clinical and theoretical knowledge required by a respiratory care curriculum that is highly responsive to a rapidly changing and demanding job market.
• Determine appropriate clinical workload assignments for every student each clinical day, thereby providing an adequate learning environment according to student level of progress
• Conduct competency evaluation at the time deemed by the Director of Clinical Education, typically at mid-semester and at the end of each term.Required Skills :
• Current active Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] credential (required).
• Current active Florida Respiratory Care license (required).
• At least 1 year of Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (required).
• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.Working Conditions / Additional Information
• This position is a part-time on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote / hybrid options are not available.)
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter / spring break and inclement weather closures).Requires availability 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers. Possession of a valid Florida's Driver's License is required (or must be eligible to obtain a Florida's license within 30 days).
• Travel to seminars and conferences required.Required Education :
• Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
• Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science from a CoARC accredited institution.Preferred Education :
• Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Science or Healthcare Administration.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with concentration on Healthcare AdministrationPreferred Experience :
• Clinical Precepting experience preferred
• Teaching experience is preferred.Please note that positions may not be available at the current time. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered :
• anelectronic job application,
• cover letter,
• current vita / resume, and
• unofficial transcripts.Important Information
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.Equal Opportunity StatementPolk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs,activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : Chief of Institutional Compliance & EngagementTitle IX Coordinator999 Avenue H, NEWinter Haven, FL 33881WAD 215A863.297.1000, ext. 5378We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help atCareers@polk.edu.