"Respiratory Therapist Instructor/Clinical Education Director (Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty)"

Job Description

Ohlone College serves a diverse community including significant Asian-American and Latinx student populations and is committed to equitable outcomes in student achievement. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto "A World of Cultures United in Learning" and the ideal candidate will have experience with teaching strategies that lead to improved outcomes for underserved students. We are looking for faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college.

Innovative teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly valued. We are looking for faculty with an enthusiastic interest in curriculum and instructional improvement, specifically serving students from underrepresented backgrounds, through ongoing critical thinking about student learning outcomes in courses and programs. The ideal Ohlone faculty member will have strong leadership skills and an interest in active participation in college-wide activities. Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and faculty peers are essential. We are looking for faculty who are flexible in their work and adaptable to change. The College is committed to environmental sustainability and looks to all employees to support this important goal.

We are looking for excellent teachers who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and creating a welcoming and equity-based learning environment. The candidate will also be an ally and champion for equity, inside and outside of the classroom and teaches to ensure all students succeed.

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Division Dean, the Respiratory Therapist Instructor/Clinical Education Director works collaboratively with the Respiratory Therapist Program Director and other faculty and staff in the Health Sciences Division. The Respiratory Therapist Instructor/Clinical Education Director is responsible for theory and clinical instruction, including student evaluation, and arranging, evaluating, and overseeing all clinical education experiences. This includes organizing adjunct faculty and student clinical assignments and providing liaison with the division office. The instructor may be expected to work in a classroom incorporating computer activities, as well as one with a traditional instructional format. Participation as a full-time faculty member in department, division and campus-wide activities are required. Night and weekend work may be required; work assignments include all District campuses and sites; location assignments other than District campuses and sites may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the Respiratory Therapist Program, and employ learner-centered instructional methods that emphasize group cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter.
• Teach respiratory therapy curriculum in accordance with post-secondary level established course outlines.
• Work collaboratively with the program director, advisory board, adjunct faculty, community and students to evaluate the program curriculum and implement necessary changes.
• Provide academic advisement to students and serve as a role model through participation in professional organizations and demonstration of exceptional practice skills.
• Develop on-line courses and increase skills in the use of educational technology to the benefit of the program.
• Develop curriculum and contribute to the department program review processes.
• Provide classroom and clinical instruction and student evaluation in a variety of settings; demonstrate current clinical and theoretical knowledge required by a curriculum that is highly responsive to a rapidly changing and demanding job market.
• Provide leadership for the clinical education component of the respiratory therapist program. This includes organization, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the clinical component of the program.
• Provide leadership in recruiting new clinical faculty and preceptors. Maintain current clinical contracts and pursue new clinical opportunities.
• Identifying, recruiting, orienting, and developing new and existing faculty members.
• Develop agendas and conduct productive meetings for faculty members and support staff.
• Analyze administrative problems and challenges and develop cost-effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Advise prospective and current students with questions and possible educational difficulties.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Assist students with their assignments by holding required office hours and attend department/division meetings.
• Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods including the use of computers and information technology to engage student interest and support for a variety of learning styles.
• Participate in the leadership of discipline specific learning communities.
• Convey a compelling vision of the clinical education program future that motivates and inspires team members.
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports).
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum as well as assess student-learning outcomes at the course and program levels.
• Continue in related professional career development throughout employment and remain current in the field through course work, conferences, workshops and other appropriate means.
• Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee assignments, student retention, and participation in shared governance and campus life activities.
• Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Initiate and enhance institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive and equity driven teaching environment.
• Teach through positive race-consciousness and embracing human difference.
• Strategically build support and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
• Create an equity based and welcoming classroom environment.
• Promote excellence and innovation in the capacity of a role model.
• Planning and coordinating effective use of faculty, staff, facilities, and resources to achieve program goals.
• Demonstrate respect and promote diversity across a wide spectrum of individuals.
• Resolve potentially confrontational situations in a calm and rational manner respectful of all parties.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.
• Perform duties described in Board policy, the Faculty Handbook, the United Faculty of Ohlone (faculty bargaining unit) contract, and as assigned at the Fremont and Newark campuses, online via the eCampus, and/or other designated locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A current valid license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• The Director of Clinical Education must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; of which at least two (2) years must include clinical respiratory care.
• The Director of Clinical Education must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
• Any bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution plus two (2) years professional experience, or any associates degree and six (6) years of professional experience (may include adjunct appointment and/or clinical liaison/preceptor.) Note: Applicants who have not yet earned a bachelor's or master's degree as listed at the time of the application deadline, but who expect to receive any of the above-listed degrees must submit a letter from the graduate school dean certifying their anticipated completion date.
• Commitment to community college goals/objectives of being an equity-based and anti-racist institution, and providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.
• Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching experience in respiratory therapy at the post-secondary level.
• Experience in using innovative teaching methods that encourage student engagement and learning.
• Experience creating socially conscious syllabi, equitable classroom materials and inclusive pedagogical practices to promote an inclusive environment.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with Asian American, African American, Latinx, Native American, and other minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate one's relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students and others.
• A commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
• Experience in the use of computer technology as a teaching tool, including experience with course management systems (i.e. Blackboard, Canvas, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Required Application Materials

The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal/professional qualities.
• A list of courses taught by course title.
• One course syllabus and a sample of a substantive assessment, such as an exam or written assignment.
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy which can touch on how the applicant ensures equitable opportunities for students to succeed, or how the applicant has used techniques to teach diverse student populations in ways that foster equity and inclusion, or how innovative teaching techniques are used.
• A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.
• Unofficial copies of all college transcripts. Official sealed transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
• Diversity question response: What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, and how would you apply this commitment as you conduct your responsibilities in this position?

Foreign Transcripts

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Contract Period

This is a regular probationary, tenure track, faculty position commencing Spring Semester 2026. The contract period is 175 days.

Salary Placement

The current salary schedule range for an entering tenure-track instructional faculty member is $79,803.00 -$122,168.00. Faculty members advance one step on the salary schedule each year and have the potential to reach the current maximum step of $163,412.00, depending on the educational level attained.

District Statement

Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year-round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Vision Statement

Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Mission Statement

Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

EEO Statement

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986

Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.