FULL TIME DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION/ INSTRUCTOR (RESPIRATORY THERAPY )

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the respiratory care program.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain clinical sites to which students are actively training.
• Develop rotation schedules that provide for equal and equable clinical exposure of all students.
• Responsible for planning, implementing, and tracking clinical preceptors assessment of student performance to ensure inter-rater reliability.
• Perform periodic evaluations on each student, identifying competency in specific areas of clinical practice in addition to strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintain documentation for clinical activities.
• Maintain frequent, regular and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates at all program locations.
• Identification and implementation of pedagogical advances to meet the needs of evolving practice standards.
• Assist the Program Director and faculty in strategic planning; including the assessment of student outcomes, overall programmatic success, and maintenance of program and institutional accreditation.
• Maintain an instructional role in the curriculum.
• Participate in student recruitment and advising.
• Participate in committee service at the College.
• Participate in professional development activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
• Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license
• Have a minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care;
• Have a minimum of two (2) years experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs.

START DATE: June 1 August 15, 2025 summer contract, benefited position starts August 18, 2025

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $52,599 - $62,806 (Based on degree)

BENEFITS: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice between Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MPERS) and TIAA CREF in lieu of social security, sick/personal time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employee/spouse/dependents.

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