Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Date Announced: 01/14/2025
Campus/Location:State College, PA
Full/Part-time: Full-time Academic Year/40 hours/exempt. Summer- Instructional hours as needed
Supervisor: Director of Education & Regulatory Affairs

Summary: The Respiratory Therapy Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the Respiratory Therapy Program start-up including curriculum design, management of faculty, instruction, clinical affiliate management, accreditation requirements, and other duties as assigned..

Programmatic Accreditation:

Lead all CoARC Accreditation activities and ensure compliance and adherence to standards.
• Attend programmatic workshops and training as necessary (CoARC Key Personnel Training).

Instructional

• Classroom instructional hours as assigned.
• Prepare classroom syllabi for assigned courses that meet ACCSC and PDE criteria
• Prepare lectures and design tests and projects for assigned courses
• Maintain daily attendance records
• Participate in professional development and faculty development activities
• Advise and help students who need after-class assistance
• • Utilize Canvas in courses and actively engage with students through that platform

Curriculum

• Build new curriculum and online content as needed
• Annually Review/Update
  o Syllabi & course descriptions
  o Prerequisites
  o Minimum grades.
  o Course Charges/Book Lists

Personnel

• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide feedback, follow up, and training as necessary
• Complete schedules and approve time off
• Assist with hiring and training of new RT faculty

Other Duties

• Partner with Admissions & Marketing to participate in and identify recruitment opportunities
• Attend student events (orientation, graduation, Campus Visit Days, etc.)
• Hold quarterly department meetings and supply minutes
• Participate in program goals for IAIP
• Oversee PAC and conducts one meeting per year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field
• Minimum of four years’ (FT) work experience as an RRT with a minimum of two as a clinical Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum two (2) years' experience teaching either as a faculty member or clinical instructor/preceptor for a CoARC accredited respiratory care program
• Current credential/ State license in field
• Pass criminal background check

This is not a remote position.

To Apply: Send cover letter and résumé (with evidence of work experience) to Natalie Beaver, Director of Education, at: employment@southhills.edu.