Job Description

The responsibilities of part-time teaching faculty are:

• Meeting all classes at the time, place and length of time designated
• Teaching courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course.
• Providing each student at the beginning of each course with a course outline which may include the following information: The goals, objectives and content for the course of study. Required and supplementary textbooks to be used. Attendance requirements Planned schedule of examinations, field trips or other special activities. Out-of-class assignment policy. Method of evaluating student progress toward an achievement of course goals and objectives, including the method by which the final grade is derived. Information about office hour availability and appointment procedures. Other information which advises students of those requirements established by the instructor for meeting the course objectives.

Student Evaluation

• Periodically examining and information each student of his/her progress toward achieving the course's objectives.
• Preparing and administering examinations, which measure the student's attainment of the course's objectives.
• Preparing and administering at the prescribed time, a final examination that appropriately measures the student's attainment of the course's objectives.
• Assigning grades to students.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiorespiratory Sciences, education, or equivalent (related) field, from a regionally accredited College or University
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with current Nevada license
• Current AHA certifications in BLS
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in all patient age populations, including trauma
• Membership in American Association for Respiratory Care

Preferred Qualifications

• Other advanced NBRC credential (ACCS, NPS, CPFT, RPFT, SDS) or Asthma Educator (AE-C)
• Current AHA certifications in NRP, NALS, ACLS, PALS or PEARS
• Master's degree in RT, Education, Public Health, Health Administration or equivalent, from a regionally accredited College or University
• Membership in other professional organizations
• Prior teaching experience in Respiratory Therapy, Cardiorespiratory Sciences, or equivalent program.