"Respiratory Care Program Medical Director (Casual Hire)"

Job Details

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). Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions.

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 19, 2025
Closing Date: September 23, 2025, 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.

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.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, Resume, Names and contact information of at least three professional references, Copy of valid Physician License for State of Hawaii, Copy of Board-certified certificate in a specialty relevant to respiratory care.