Adjunct Instructor, Respiratory Therapy

Position Overview

Gateway Technical College invites applicants who are committed to higher education and to preparing students for successful careers in respiratory therapy.

Adjunct faculty are temporary, part-time instructors hired to provide instruction, student advising and student support. Courses are assigned based on departmental needs and are subject to student enrollment.

Instruction may take place in classroom, laboratory or clinical environments. This instructor reports to the Dean, School of Health.

What You Will Do

Plan and Deliver Instruction

• Plan and teach respiratory therapy courses that fulfill current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Prepare a course syllabus that includes course requirements, attendance expectations and grading criteria.
• Provide instruction in classroom, laboratory or clinical settings as assigned.
• Remain current in respiratory care practices, clinical standards, technology and industry trends.
• Use appropriate assessment techniques to measure student progress toward course and program objectives.

Support Student Success

• Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Identify students who need additional instruction to successfully complete course objectives.
• Provide additional instruction and academic support to students as needed.
• Promote safe, professional and ethical respiratory care practices.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and patient information.

Contribute to the College Community

• Participate in college, campus and department evaluation processes.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings as scheduled.
• Collaborate constructively with faculty, staff and clinical partners.
• Promote the Respiratory Therapy program and the education and training it provides.
• Participate in efforts to recruit and retain students and market Gateway.
• Comply with college policies, procedures and department guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care.
• At least two years of occupational experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist working in a critical care setting.

Required Credentials and Licensure

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current applicable state respiratory care license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced respiratory care certification, such as Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Current knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, equipment and critical care practices.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and explain complex respiratory care concepts clearly.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• A flexible schedule to accommodate day, evening and weekend students.

Position Details

Conditions of Employment

• Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background check.
• Candidates must meet employment eligibility requirements for the United States.
• Candidates must maintain all credentials and licenses required for the position.
• Participation in competency-based professional development through the Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) is required.
• Flexibility is required to accommodate day, evening and weekend students.
• Annual attendance at Gateway Technical College Adjunct Faculty In-Service is required.
• Gateway Technical College does not provide relocation assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gateway is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Our full equal opportunity statement can be viewed at Gateway Technical College’s Equal Employment Opportunity webpage. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.

If you have a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.

Campus Safety

Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one of our top priorities. We encourage you to review Gateway’s Annual Security Report before beginning classes. This report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Violence Against Women Act. It includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security and safety, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, incident reporting, sexual misconduct and other important matters. To request a hard copy, email clery@gtc.edu or call 262-564-2538.