Job Description

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Professional development
• Curriculum Development
• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College's operational success.
• Communication
• Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment:
Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Respiratory Therapy. Coordinates the clinical faculty (preceptors) and the specific learning experiences in the clinical affiliate sites. Works with the program coordinator and the medical director to facilitate the process. Provides for on-going assessment of curriculum implementation, applicability of clinical learning experiences, and progress of individual students through the program courses. Coordinates learning experiences to assist students in accomplishing the specific behavioral objectives of each respiratory therapy course. Conducts classes/provides instruction in Respiratory Therapy theory, lab and clinical practice in accordance with program philosophy, objectives and procedures. Assists clinical preceptors in assessing student performance using criteria and guidelines approved for the program.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Faculty are sometimes called upon to perform quasi-supervisory responsibilities, particularly in their role as Coordinators. When interacting with the support specialist of the AVT Skill Laboratory and office assistants, will provide direction on tasks and/or request action to be taken within a specific time frame.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field from an accredited institution.*
2. Two years full-time experience on the faculty of a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, Health Care Education, or related educational field shall be accepted in lieu of two years experience on the faculty of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
3. Three years full-time, recent experience in clinical respiratory therapy as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
4. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.) and must be licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist.
5. Evidence of continuing professional development.
6. Demonstrates excellent human relations skills.
7. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
8. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
9. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
10. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
11. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
12. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.

13. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

• A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.