What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Program Medical Director (Casual Hire) position at University of Hawaii?
Description University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Health Sciences Respiratory Care Program is seeking applications for the Respiratory Care Program Medical Director (Casual Hire). Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below: Important note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e
paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. Working Title: Respiratory Care Program Medical Director (Casual Hire) Position Number: Casual Hire Hiring Unit: Health Academic Programs-Health Sciences (RESP) Location: Kapi'olani Community College Date Posted: September 16, 2026 Closing Date: September 23, 2026, 11:59PM HST Salary: $6500.00 flat fee Schedule: Various, estimated 72 hours per year Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Funding: Special Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide and ensure direct physician involvement in student education for both clinical and nonclinical settings. Serve as a member of the Respiratory Care Program Advisory Committee and attend scheduled meetings. Serve as consultant for the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education in such areas as curriculum design, and administrative issues related to meeting program accreditation standards.
Provide support for students and faculty in facilitating communication with other physicians. Assist faculty with instruction related to cardiopulmonary topics and patient case analyses. Attend annual program advisory committee meetings.
Review and provide consultation for curriculum changes/enhancements. Provide classroom lectures/Q&A/seminars on various respiratory/cardio/pulmonary topics (Fall/Spring semesters). Minimum Qualifications: The MD must be a licensed physician and Board-certified as recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in a specialty relevant to respiratory care (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, standard: 2.11)
Desirable Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Critical care Board certified in either critical care or pulmonary medicine and credentialed at one of the program's clinical affiliates. Prior teaching experience in medical or allied health education. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully) To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents.
In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following: Cover letter; Resume; The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and Copy of valid Physician License for State of Hawaii Copy of Board-certified certificate in a specialty relevant to respiratory care Note: On the certificate itself, it will show the accrediting bodies. Similar to a diploma stating which school you graduated from. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned. Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.)
Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquires: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
For further information, please refer to the following link:https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/.
Salary : $6,500