Respiratory Care Adjunct Faculty (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

• Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.

• Faculty member must possess a willingness to be certified to teach online.

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.

• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.

• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.

• Meets all scheduled class meetings.

• Advises Department Chairperson/Program Director of absences in a timely manner.

• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Department Chairperson/Program Director and/or Student Records Office.

• Submits grades per published deadline.

• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.

• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.

• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.

• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or a closely related field.
  

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; of which at least two (2) years must include experience in clinical respiratory care.
  

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years-experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
  

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.

• Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.

• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.

• Knowledge of competency-based education.

• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.

• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.

• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.

• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.

• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Union County College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to maintaining an academic and work environment for students, faculty and staff which is conducive to the achievement of educational and career goals on the basis of ability and performance, and which is free of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status.

Part time. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.