Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care

Newport News, Virginia

Overview

The instructor works under the supervision of the Program Director and is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the philosophy and objectives of their program. The instructor is responsible for designing, implementing, teaching, evaluating, and revising the program's curriculum and related educational materials as assigned for the delivery of both residential and distance education courses. The instructor assists in the development and evaluation of student admission, progression, retention, graduation and related program and college policies. Accountable for student outcomes, the instructor acts as a resource for students, providing support, remediation, academic advisement and counseling, and referral as needed. The instructor actively engages in scholarly pursuits to enhance metaprofessional skills and support learning in the areas of educational theory, instructional design and delivery, assessment, and systematic evaluation relative to both residential and distance education methods. Each member of the faculty shall maintain professional competence in their specific discipline through such activities as practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects, and professional writing. The instructor participates in community and institutional service activities which contribute to the mission of RHS and RCHC. The instructor performs other duties as assigned.

Essential functions are fundamental job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary to perform the position. For all College Instructor and Staff positions, standards are intended to apply to all educational delivery methods - residential, blended, and/or distance as feasible.

What You Will Do

Demonstrates activities in the support of learning including instructional design, delivery (both residential and distance delivery methods), assessment, course and student management, and academic advising.Completes required instructional scholarly activity & professional development to including 2 activities related to Distance Education, 2 activities in the instructor’s professional discipline, 2 activities directly related to teaching, and 1 activity related to instructional simulation (not applicable to RN-to-BSN faculty).Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by course pass rates.Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by course & faculty evaluations.Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by credentialing exam pass rates.Accountable for program, student, and graduate outcomes as demonstrated by program retention.

Qualifications

Education

Masters Degree, In the Allied Health Profession of hire, Education, or related field (Required) andProgram Graduate, In the Allied Health Profession of hire (Required)

Experience

3-4 years Recent (within last 5 years) clinical experience or teaching in the specified field or a combination of the two prior to hire date (Required)Experience in a clinical educational setting (Preferred)Formal didactic teaching experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)Registered or Licensed (as applicable) in the Program's Allied Health Profession. (Required)Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or by Cardiovascular Credentialing International. (Required) orCurrent unencumbered license as a PTA or PT by the Virginia Board of Physical therapy. APTA Credentialed Instructor status current or earned within two years of hire. (Required) orCertified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist in good standing. (Required) orCertified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistants (NBSTSA) (Required) orRegistered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care and licensed by the Virginia Board of Health Professions. (Required)

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