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Adjunct - Respiratory Therapy ProgramInsideHigherEd • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Adjunct - Respiratory Therapy Program

Adjunct - Respiratory Therapy Program

InsideHigherEd • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
14 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

JOB GOAL :

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

Schedule :

  • Mandatory Orientation occurs at the beginning of the semester. Hours / Days vary based on student placement needs or course assignment.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a RT Adjunct Instructor. This candidate will potentially teach in all modalities in the program. However, the program is looking primarily for adjunct faculty to teach as a clinical faculty instructor. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include instructing students in courses, collaborating with lead course faculty, communicating with department staff, students, and other faculty.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES :

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence

  • Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
  • Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
  • Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
  • Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
  • DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Clinical Duties

  • Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and assessment of respiratory therapy students during clinical placements, including orientation to clinical policies, procedures, and standards of patient care.
  • Facilitate student development by delivering constructive feedback, implementing remediation strategies when needed, and ensuring a safe, ethical, and supportive learning environment.
  • Demonstrate and promote evidence-based practices in respiratory therapy, serving as a role model for clinical reasoning, professional behavior, and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Collaborate with academic faculty to align clinical experiences with curriculum objectives, monitor student competency completion, and maintain accurate documentation of progress and attendance.
  • Participate in program, department, and institutional initiatives, including attending meetings, faculty orientation, and ongoing professional development.
  • Lecture & Lab Duties

  • Deliver classroom and lab instruction using evidence-based content and interactive methods that support student learning, clinical competence, and critical thinking.
  • Develop and assess course materials, simulations, and evaluations in alignment with curriculum goals, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
  • Monitor and support student performance, providing timely feedback, maintaining academic records, and promoting professionalism and ethical conduct.
  • Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on curriculum development, program planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in program, department, and institutional initiatives, including attending meetings, faculty orientation, and ongoing professional development.
  • PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

  • Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
  • Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
  • Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
  • The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH / WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

    Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Individuals are required to hold a current respiratory therapist license in Iowa and be credentialed as an RRT.
  • 3 full years of recent and relevant work experience as a respiratory therapist.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS :

  • Experience teaching at the college level.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
  • Demonstrated success in working collaboratively.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
  • EEO / AA STATEMENT :

    It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone : (312) 730-1560 Facsimile : (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email : OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .

    WHY KIRKWOOD :

    Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

    Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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