American International College

Program Director, Respiratory Therapy

American International College$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Four years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with two years in clinical care.
  • Two years of teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program.
  • Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance.
  • One year of teaching experience in relevant subjects or equivalent training.
  • Baccalaureate degree from a U.S. Department of Education recognized institution.
  • Graduated from an accredited program in the specialty field.
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and state license.

Responsibilities

  • Support College and departmental goals for program accreditation and graduate success.
  • Engage in curriculum development and manage teaching assignments with a blended instruction approach.
  • Select and coordinate faculty and external clinical facilities for the program.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to teaching faculty, fostering creativity and responsibility.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines related to respiratory therapy programs.

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility offered.
  • Supportive environment for faculty development and mentorship.
  • Opportunity to shape the curriculum and program structure.
  • Engagement with a blend of instructional methods, enhancing teaching impact.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Program Director, Respiratory Therapy

You will make an impact by:

  • Supporting the College and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placement expectations.
  • Participating in curriculum development and coordination determines teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction.
  • Providing professional leadership and support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.

Your Experience Includes:

  • Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
  • Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, ABHES, CoARC, BPPE, and other accreditation standards.
  • One (1) year of teaching experience in the subject areas taught or demonstrate prior training in instructional methodology and teaching skills from a formal teacher educational program or any comparable training program or formal in-house training program.

Education:

  • Hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
  • Must be a graduate from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the specialty field or the subject area in which they teach. Associate degree in the specialty field required.
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.
  • Current CPR Card.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
  • Current CPR Card.
Bonus EligibleYes

About American International College

American International College (AIC) is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1885 as the French Protestant College by Rev. Calvin E. Amaron, who sought to create an institution of higher learning that would provide the local French Protestant minority with access to higher education. Today, AIC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, healthcare, and the arts and sciences. The college is known for its small class sizes, personalized attention, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. AIC has a diverse student body, with students from over 30 states and 20 countries.
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