Description

Purpose

Responsible for development, implementation and evaluation of the Respiratory Care program. The Director of Clinical Education will be an integral part of the student educational experience. 

 
Minimum Qualifications

• Must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE); A master’s degree is preferred. 
• Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.
• Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.  
• Have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.  
• Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program upon hire. 

 Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require some travel
• Indoors, environmentally controlled
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Occasional stress due to deadlines and/or dealing with unpleasant or angry people
• Job Duties
        Essential Functions
  Regular attendance and timeliness
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program
• Provides leadership and conducts necessary administrative functions for the effective operation of the Respiratory Care Program
• Coordination and formation of policies affecting the Respiratory Care Program.
• Responsible for the management and disbursement of the Respiratory Care budget
• Recommends and/or approves expenditures and book approval/orders for the Respiratory Care Program. 
• Responsible for the development and evaluation of the Respiratory Care Program curriculum. 
• Participates in the evaluation of student progress. 
• Coordinates the preparation and approval of agreements with clinical agency. Prepares reports as required. 
• Maintains records for completion of Respiratory Care Program 5-yr Review (Fort Hays Tech | North Central). 
• Participates in recruitment procedures and coordinates the admission procedures for the Respiratory Care Program and the college. 
• Maintains communication with appropriate professional organizations and attends meetings as required, representing the college and the program. 
• Maintains current knowledge of rules and regulations governing the program. Initiates, organizes, and maintains an advisory committee for the program. Conducts faculty meetings. 
• Responsible for maintaining program accreditation and all reports necessary 
• Supervises/Evaluates the Respiratory Care Program faculty members. 
• Engage in Advising & Student Support: 
• Engage in professional development
• Demonstrate professionalism and customer Service
• Serve as the Department Chair
• Review relevant areas of the website and recommend changes to the supervisor
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to Fort Hays Tech | North Central’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Instruction or the President

  Compensation

• 190 Day Position
• Compensation based on experience
• Sick Leave
• Medical Benefits Package
• 125 Benefit Package
• KPERS

Applicants shall include a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must apply online at https://fhtechnc.bamboohr.com/careers.

Questions should be directed to Lois Hanel at [email protected], Search Liaison, at 785-738-9060. Position open until filled. 

Fort Hays Tech | North Central is an EOE/AAE

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