Respiratory Therapy Program Director

What You'll Do:

- Serve as Program Director: maintain CoARC accreditation and all programmatic approvals; implement long-range plans, policies, and budgets; manage facilities, equipment, and inventory

- Coordinate course offerings, teaching assignments, and faculty recruitment/orientation; supervise adjunct and full-time faculty; conduct observations, feedback, and evaluations.

- Lead assessment of program outcomes; prepare annual reports and board documentation; ensure compliance with accrediting/licensing bodies.

- Host Program Advisory Committee meetings (twice yearly) and maintain minutes; strengthen clinical and employer partnerships.

- Teach assigned respiratory therapy courses; facilitate critical thinking and integrate didactic, lab, and clinical experiences aligned with current practice.

- Develop/refine syllabi, lab modules, and course materials; select textbooks, equipment, and instructional technologies; maximize use of advanced classroom and simulation tools.

- Supervise students in clinical settings (local and out-of-town as needed); coordinate clinical education design and scheduling with the didactic curriculum.jobs.

- Recruit, admit, advise, and retain students; monitor progress; provide formative/summative feedback; coordinate graduation, certification/licensure, and pinning activities.

- Maintain student files and program records per accreditation and college requirements; ensure accurate attendance, grades, and reporting timelines.

- Participate in college committees, convocation, recruitment events, and professional development; represent the program and college professionally.

Required Qualifications:

- An associate degree may be accepted if the applicant is currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program or plans to enroll and complete a baccalaureate program within two years of hire date.

- A minimum of four years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care. A minimum of two years 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. Must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

- Candidates must have good instructional techniques; computer knowledge; student-centered attitude; and must be well organized.

- Candidate must possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and a current state license.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree

Why This Role Matters:

Respiratory therapy is a high-demand, mission-critical profession across hospitals, ICUs, emergency care, and pulmonary clinics. Strong program leadership directly improves student credentialing success (RRT), job placement, and readiness for complex airway and ventilation care. Your work expands the local healthcare workforce, supports regional hospitals' staffing needs, and gives students a stable, rewarding career path.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Position Specific Benefits: Flexible hours, additional stipends for director duties & summer assignments, no weekend, nights, call, or hurricane duty. Perfect for those needing flexibility for family or caregiving responsibilities. Join us and help shape the next generation of respiratory therapists!

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.