Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

A copy of official or unofficial transcripts are required for this position. You can upload transcripts in your applicant profile. A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

• This is an 11-month, Faculty C, 7 level (206 Duty Days) position. 
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process. 

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty C, 7 level position. Starting salary range: $81,779.00 - $95,409.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Two Paid Personal Days
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Onsite Childcare Center
• Professional Development Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Core responsibilities of this position include: The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator of LCCC's Respiratory Therapy Program is a full-time benefited Category C Faculty position responsible for program instruction, curriculum development, overall coordination of clinical instruction and clinical rotations for the Respiratory Therapy Program. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: develop clinical site contacts; understand and communicate the program's clinical needs to all stakeholders; coordinate; plan, and communicate the clinical schedules each semester; troubleshoot and resolve barriers or conflicts that occur with clinical sites; assist with tracking student clinical progress; conduct clinical site visits, and report the overall status for the areas of responsibility to the Program Director. In addition, this position will instruct and develop and curriculum that is student-centered, hands-on, with active instruction in didactic and laboratory courses to meet the standards of the College, state regulatory, and national accreditation requirements. This position participates in recruitment, retention, and advising of students and comprehensive program assessment. The essential functions of this position require the ability to work a variable work schedule including day, evening, and weekend courses, which may be located on campus and clinical sites as assigned.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

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Essential Functions

Essential Functions: – this position is Exempt , is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned.

Facilitate Learning: (70-80%):

Faculty employ effective teaching practices coupled with the development and use of appropriate educational materials, delivery strategies, and effective assessment practices. Responsibilities associated with this function include:

Teaching:

• Teach assigned classes as per course schedule and meet required contact hours, unless permission to deviate has been approved by appropriate supervisor to accommodate student need
• Teach classes according to the approved Master Course Outline of Record {MCOR) and provide a current course syllabus for each course taught to the appropriate supervisor
• Post and maintain office hours or maintain regular hours in the Student Success Center, Writing & Communication Center, or other areas approved by the Dean in accordance with College policy and procedure
• Communicate with and respond to students in a timely manner (in most instances this means 1-2 faculty work days)

Curriculum Development:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and review of academic programs aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs, as appropriate
• Maintain and adapt curriculum that is current, effective, and appropriate to course and program competencies
• Develop and maintain instructional materials to support course and program competencies as applicable
• Coordinate with and provide input to appropriate subject librarian to assist in selecting, evaluating, and deselecting library resources as applicable 

Instructional Delivery:

• Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages student success
• Incorporate current subject matter expertise into instruction
• Utilize varied learning activities to maximize student engagement and success
• Employ relevant teaching tools, strategies, and classroom technologies

Assessment of Student Learning and Continuous Improvement:

• Support student learning with timely and on-going feedback on progress and provide assistance towards meeting the course competencies
• Evaluate student progress through cycles of formative and summative assessment
• Comply with College procedures and practices related to instructional delivery, assessment, and reporting requirements to include records management
• Engage with colleagues in the course, program, and institutional level assessment cycle of student learning for college data collection and continuous improvement 

Clinical Coordination: (10-15%)

In addition to the normal instructional duties listed, this position serves as the point of contact between the college and clinical sites. This position provides the overall coordination, planning, and direction for the clinical site placement. This position ensures that LCCCs clinical operations meet the College, accreditation, and stakeholder requirements (i.e., policies, procedures, best practices, etc.). This position is authorized 5.25 credit for workload release time to allocate time for clinical coordination for the Respiratory Therapy Program.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, correlate, monitor, evaluate, and refine the clinical education component of the curriculum to ensure its effectiveness and its optimal operation
• Educate students, clinical, and program faculty about clinical education
• Demonstrate collaboration, cooperation and sensitivity in working with colleagues and staff in both the clinical and campus settings
• Instruct courses as assigned
• As required, periodically visit and inspect clinical sites to ensure sites meet College and CoARC accreditation requirements and regulations
• Support, verify, and serve as an additional reviewer for the collection of incoming students' clinical eligibility This includes completed: medical forms, immunization and titer verification, CPR certification, program orientation forms and test results, HIPAA acknowledgement statements, health insurance coverage and any other document required by the program and/or clinical sites.
• Support and assist with the monitoring each students' clinical eligibility requirements and send reminders of approaching expiration dates throughout their enrollment (EX: CPR, flu vaccines, and TB testing) and communicate regularly with each Clinical site's Education Liaison for updated clinical requirements each semester
• As required, develop clinical rotation schedules for all students in the program each semester for Program Director review and approval to ensure that all students receive equitable clinical experiences as mandated by the program's requirements.
• Complete the onboarding process for students prior to each semester's start date for multiple clinical sites
  • Clinical sites may have different orientation and onboarding requirements. This position must know those requirements and include onboarding into the clinical scheduling Examples include: the completion of on-line clearance documentation by the Clinical Coordinator and/or the applicable student(s), the submission of immunization documentation for each student, the completion of on­ line or on-site clinical site orientations prior to the clinical start date.
• Support the documentation and monitoring of all students' clinical records, including, but not limited to: clinical hours and clinical competencies to document student progress and the satisfaction of requirements of regulatory and accreditation entities. Provide consistent and frequent communication with all clinical instructors throughout the This includes regular clinical visits, email correspondence, telephone communication, and scheduled Program and clinical instructor meetings
• Provide timely reporting of student progress, activities, issues, concerns and problems related to clinicals to the Program Director.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements including State, Federal, accrediting bodies and College policies and
• Maintain current knowledge of program policies and procedures
• Assist the Program Director in periodic review and revision of clinical and applicable course materials

Service to the College (5-10%)

Faculty contribute to the College by engaging in activities that support, stimulate, and sustain the institution and the community. Responsibilities associated with this function include:

 Align with Core Values:

• Faculty demonstrate a commitment to the College by involvement in one or more of the following:
• Serving on recognized College committees
• Participating in student, College, or community-sponsored activities
• Advise student clubs or groups

Build Relationships:

• Engage in active and productive collaboration with colleagues through department, school, and College - wide initiatives such as attending faculty and department meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, etc.
• Assist with program promotion and recruitment of students through collaborative relationships with
• external stakeholders such as four-year partners in transfer and/or articulation, industry, high schools,
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Advising, Admissions, Student Success, Financial Aid, and the Career Center to promote student success
• Provide collegial assistance and mentoring for colleagues

Professional Development (5-10%)

Faculty are knowledgeable about their subject matter and maintain relevancy in their field through activities such as research, publications, presentations, professional association memberships, and/or conference attendance. Responsibilities associated with this function include:

• • Maintain current subject matter expertise and expand knowledge through professional development
  • Comply with the minimum faculty qualifications and credentials, and, if applicable, maintain required certification or licensure per Administrative Procedure 7P (Minimum Faculty Qualifications Procedure)
  • Engage in professional development activities in order to incorporate best practices to instruction
  • Develop communities and professional relationships that are relative to teaching assignments such as advisory committees, industry partners, and other external stakeholders
  • Share knowledge gained through professional development with internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

All LCCC faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the competency areas appropriate to their faculty level as defined in the College's Administrative Procedure 2.17.lP.In addition, requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include. 

• Professional Knowledge and ability within the discipline of assigned instruction
• Ability to continuously monitor and research changes in the industry and field of study and to adapt program offerings to meet these standards
• Ability to work in an environment of collaboration, cooperation, sensitivity and confidentiality in working with the public, students, colleagues and staff in both the classroom and campus settings
• Skill in applying the appropriate teaching techniques and methods in classroom and/or online instruction
• Ability to teach course content that is consistent with the official course outline of record and use pertinent course materials at an appropriate level
• Ability to establish a student-instructor relationship conducive to learning and promote active involvement of students in learning activities
• Advanced working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications -specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Reader, Professional)
• Knowledge of basic office equipment including (but not limited to) personal computer and associated peripherals, fax machine, multi-line telephone, voice recorders, and other electronic devices
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to effectively and professionally execute the essential functions of this position with proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, communicating with courtesy and tact, accurately determine other's needs, collecting necessary information, and follow-through when requested
• Ability to travel when necessary
• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process) and consider possible applications of discipline related literature and publications

Physical/Mental Demands:

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to work in a medical setting with potential exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures must be utilized as required

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of a Respiratory Therapist
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; , and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long work days, evenings, and weekends as needed; overnight travel may be
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position Lifts exceeding 50 pounds require a team lift technique.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds
• Able to manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and exceptional hand-eye coordination
• Able to function in an environment with substantial latex and/or nitrile material exposure and without an allergic reaction

This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

The Clinical Coordinator must hold (a):

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field of study from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• License/Certification: Current Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Wyoming license from the Wyoming State Board for Respiratory Care or the ability to obtain a Wyoming license.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• 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.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification and current on all required immunizations for clinical sites.
• Ability to complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

All LCCC Faculty are required to meet the minimum faculty qualifications as defined within the College's Administrative Procedure 2.7P.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution preferably in a related field.
• Four years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting to include online course work
• American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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