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Respiratory Therapy Instructor/Clinical Education Director Job Ref. #10-12

Company: Ohlone College

Pay:
Based on education and related experience, begins at $58,116 – $88,137

Location

Job Description:

Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Position

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Reports to the Dean, Health Sciences and Environmental Studies, and works collaboratively with the Respiratory Therapy Program Director and other faculty and staff in the Health Sciences Division. The Instructor: is responsible for theory and clinical instruction, including student evaluation. The Clinical Education Director: is responsible for arranging, evaluating, and overseeing all clinical education experiences. This includes organizing adjunct faculty and student clinical assignments, and providing liaison with the division office.

Night and weekend work may be required; work assignment includes all District campuses and sites; location assignments other than District campuses and sites may be required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide classroom and clinical instruction and student evaluation in a variety of settings. Demonstrates current clinical and theoretical knowledge required by a curriculum that is highly responsive to a rapidly changing and demanding job market.
Provide leadership for the clinical education component of the respiratory therapist program. This includes organization, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the clinical component of the program.
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff who provide education, evaluation and supervision to students.
Provide leadership in recruiting new clinical faculty and preceptors. Maintain current clinical contracts and pursue new clinical opportunities.
Work collaboratively with the program director, advisory board, adjunct faculty, community and students to evaluate the program curriculum and implement necessary changes.
Provide academic advisement to students and serve as a role model through participation in professional organizations and demonstration of exceptional practice skills.
Develop on-line courses and increase skills in the use of educational technology to the benefit of the program.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the Health Science and Environmental Studies Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. A current valid license as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California.
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. Bachelor’s degree plus two years experience in clinical care and two years experience in a teaching position
in an accredited respiratory care program as required by CoARC. (May include adjunct appointment and/or
clinical liaison/preceptor.)
4. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college personnel, students and the community serviced by the College.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AS STATED, A COMPLETED EQUIVALENCY FORM WITH ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION OR YOUR PACKET WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Willingness to pursue formal training designed to improve instructional and administrative skills.
Interest in providing learning in a holistic, collaborative, learning community.
Interest in environmental concerns as it relates to health care and college community.
Open to new ways of teaching and learning, utilizing emerging technologies and experimental theories.

CONTRACT PERIOD
This is a regular, probationary, tenure track, ten-month, faculty position commencing Fall Semester, 2010. The appointee would be expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. The work year is 175 days.

SALARY Starting salary begins at $58,116 – $88,137 (BA to Ph.D) based on education and related experience.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (**Note: Benefit dollars included in salary.)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Membership in State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) (unless eligible for PERS)
State Unemployment Insurance
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Paid sick leave at the rate of one day per month, accumulating indefinitely, if unused
Longevity Pay Step increase (2%) upon completion of 24 years of District service
IRS Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (Employee contributes)
Medicare (Employee contributes)
403(b) Tax Shelter Annuity Plan (Employee contributes)

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Applications may be obtained by:

Website: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/hr/jobs
Requesting to be mailed by calling: (510) 659-7350
Walk-in: Ohlone College Human Resources Office 43600 Mission Blvd., Room 1203-A, Fremont, CA

Please submit the following by APRIL 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM:

Completed Ohlone College application form;
Current resume;
Transcripts (photocopies will be accepted for the application process);
A cover letter addressing qualifications and experience relating to the position;
List of current professional growth activities (classes/workshops/seminars, etc.) on a separate sheet;
List of a minimum of 5 professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, and relation.

Please Note the following:

Interviewees will be expected to present a ten minute sample lesson on a topic or list of topics.
If you are in need of special services, equipment or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening please contact us at: (510) 659-7350 or email: kjohnson@ohlone.edu
Travel arrangements for candidates selected for the initial interviews will be at the applicant’s expense.
Please do not include Letters of Recommendation with your application packet.
Postmarks will not be accepted.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKET TO:

Walk-in: 43600 Mission Blvd., Room 1203-A, Fremont, CA
Email: Recruitment@ohlone.edu
Fax: (510) 659-6025
Mail: Ohlone Community College, Human Resources Department, 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539-5847

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986: Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required.

OHLONE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT: The mission of Ohlone College is to serve the community by offering instruction for basic skills, career entry, university transfer, economic development, and personal enrichment for all who can benefit from our instruction in an environment where student learning success is highly valued, supported, and continually assessed. Ohlone College is a multi-campus single college district, serving the cities of Fremont and Newark located in the southeast area of San Francisco Bay. Enrollment is 12,000 per semester. The student population and surrounding communities represent a highly diverse population. The College is named for the native population living in the area when Mission San Jose was founded. The Fremont campus is located just south of the historical Mission. The Newark Campus is located near Interstate 880 and emphasizes programs in health, environment, and technology.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ohlone College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status in employment, in any educational program or in the provision of benefits and services to its students.
 

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