"Respiratory Care Instructor"

Job Description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description:

The Respiratory Care Instructor position is an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start of August 2025. This position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The respiratory care program will provide quality educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the healthcare arena as respiratory therapists to meet the healthcare needs of the community. The successful candidate will assist in developing the respiratory care program and in gaining accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, CoARC.

Once the program gains accreditation, the successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in the department with the possibility of day, evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments as assigned. The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, perform the assessment of student learning outcomes, take part in other service and professional development activities, and assist in maintaining CoARC accreditation. This position reports to the Department Head, Allied Health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care, a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Florida license without restrictions by the first date of employment, American Heart BLS card, a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor or preceptor for students of such programs. Successful results of a criminal background check and drug screen are required.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in respiratory care and completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

SALARY RANGE:

• $50,708.00 - $56,708.00 for an 11-month contract with a bachelor’s degree or less.
• $53,458.00 - $59,458.00 for an 11-month contract with a master’s degree.
• $58,208.00 - $64,208.00 for an 11-month contract with a doctorate degree. (Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.)

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application. The supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. If you have any questions, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin July 25, 2025. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by July 24, 2025.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.