Associate Professor/Program Manager, Respiratory Care

Responsibilities

This regular full-time Bargaining Unit teaching position is eligible for a continuing contract. The standard contract duration is 228 days, but other contract lengths may be available based on departmental requirements. The position is based on the Altamonte Springs Campus.

The Program Manager/Associate Professor role emphasizes collaboration, involving close work with the Dean and other members of the faculty and industry partners. In addition to teaching Respiratory Care courses and related subjects, the program manager/associate professor will oversee all aspects of the program, providing leadership, vision, and direction in its planning, development, and delivery. The role entails flexible work hours, including days and evenings, as well as travel to clinical sites and college campuses.

Faculty Responsibilities Will Include

• Teaching and supporting student learning
• Developing curriculum
• Supporting college policies, procedures, and inclusiveness
• Participating in department and college activities and committees including graduation
• Attending college wide meetings and trainings at various campuses and locations
  
  
  

Essential Functions

Program Manager

• Develops and implements curriculum for the degree and maintains program specific learning outcomes with an appropriate learning assessment plan.
• Implements and manages program improvement using learning assessment outcomes, program review and advisory committee input.
• In conjunction with the Dean, recruits and recommends adjunct faculty, clinical faculty and lab assistant and coordinates orientations and development.
• Provides support to the admissions office for the recruitment of students and recommends strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and completion.
• Prepares schedules for each term and projects yearlong course schedule to enhance the student’s ability to complete the program considering student needs, faculty teaching loads, facilities, and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintains accreditation of the program through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, institutional, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Coordinates and oversees CoARC accreditation activities, including preparation and submission of self-study documents, annual reports, outcomes assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives required for accreditation reaffirmation.
• Serves as the program representative and liaison with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), state and local agencies, business, and industry partners to ensure the curriculum reflects current professional standards, CoARC requirements, workforce needs, and promotes graduate success and placement.
• Works collaboratively with the Dean to develop and maintain a strong and active industry advisory committee and organizes advisory committee meetings minimally twice a year to ensure curriculum that provides students with knowledge and skills aligned with industry needs.
• In collaboration with other faculty, recommends book adoptions for each course in program.
  
  
  

Professor

• Teaches didactic courses, including the elements of instruction such as syllabi in compliance with the SSC master course syllabi, course objectives, tests, student records, course evaluations, and grade reports.
• Cooperates with the other faculty and medical director to ensure that instruction in the clinical affiliates is coordinated, and that all students receive adequate medical and technical instruction and learning experiences.
• Incorporates teaching strategies relevant to academic discipline that foster student learning, success, and retention.
• Maintains require office hours to help students, both individually and in small groups. Counsels students in matters relating to academic progress.
• Participates in committee work as requested.
• Develop and implement lab skill, practice and testing of students.
• Assists in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
• Maintains current instruction and discipline specific knowledge through professional development, seminars, and conferences.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of four years’ experience with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• State of Florida RRT license for providing respiratory services, or, if from out-of-state, must be eligible for Florida license and procured prior to hiring.
• Current CPR certification.
• Clinical sites may require additional requirements.
  
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching, Leadership and management experience in a higher education or healthcare institution.
• Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
• Experience utilizing technology and innovative pedagogy to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at Seminole State College.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including English reading, writing, and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and motivational skills in a by high-energy, goal-oriented team-based culture, with a focus on accomplishment and results.
• Demonstrated commitment to technologies which enhance student learning and providing multiple delivery channels for learning.
• Understanding of emerging technology trends, business practices and their impact on both college curriculum and the way colleges and their partners do business.
• Demonstrates professional judgement and a professional and courteous demeanor with the ability to work effectively and positively with fellow team members, and supervisor.
  
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Works in an office/classroom environment.
• May be required to work flexible hours and days including evening and weekends.
• Assigned campus may vary.
• May be required to travel between campuses and other local destinations.
• May require contact with patients with communicable diseases.
  
  
  

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

In addition, nothing in this job description changes or diminishes the responsibility and authority of the appropriate Associate Dean, Dean, or Associate Vice President to evaluate and recommend discipline (if and where necessary) for adjunct faculty.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

The starting salary is $54,317 – $79,218 commensurate with related work experience and education in accordance with the Salary Schedule in Article 26 of the

This position is eligible for a 10% hard-to-fill adjustment in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In addition to a competitive salary Seminole State College offers an attractive total rewards package including: a variety of health insurance plan options, fully paid dental and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement for employees and qualified dependents, numerous professional development opportunities, great work-life balance including time off when the College is closed, 2 paid holidays and paid sick leave. In addition, employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options. The College pays a percentage towards retirement, based on the employee's selected plan. Free on campus parking, and gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

How To Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.
• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.
  
  
  

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.