"Temporary Full Time Instructor, Respiratory Therapy"

Job Description

Temporary Full Time Instructor, Respiratory Therapy
Victor Valley College

Salary: $67,886.00 - $142,425.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-541 FTINRT0001
Location: CA 92395, CA
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Closing: 8/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Functions: FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 13, 2025. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT. THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL TIME INSTRUCTOR POSITION. THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL TWO (2) POSITIONS. COMPENSATION: Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefit package which includes District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents, District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee, and Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

Representative Duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: May be required to serve as a CoARC Key Program Personnel position such as Program Director or Director of Clinical Education and fulfill their respective duties as outlined by the most current CoARC standards. Didactic and clinical instruction, including the potential for 12-24 hours per week of hospital clinical time. Consistent communication with clinical sites to ensure effective student clinical education and Victor Valley College representation. Coordination of career day/health fair activities. Counseling/advising students. Curriculum review. Complying with District policies and procedures in the performance of all duties. Participating in staff development activities. Serving on area and college wide committees as necessary to support and enrich college programs, activities, and initiatives. Demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues. Promoting the success of a diverse student population through the use of effective counseling/advisement methods, models, and strategies and through the use of effective teaching methodologies. Clinical coordination to include clinical schedule development and clinical contract establishment and continuation as necessary to ensure effective student clinical experience. Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development. If selected or directed to serve as a CoARC Key Program Personnel anytime during employment the faculty member will be awarded release time as determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements for Program Director: The PD of an associate degree program must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The PD of a program offering a bachelor's or master's degree must have earned at least a master's degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license. Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care. Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs. Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

Requirements for Director of Clinical Education: The DCE of an associate degree program must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The DCE of a program offering a bachelor's or master's degree must have earned at least a master's degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license. Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care. Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs. Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience OR the equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from accredited institution; Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential OR be a physician (MD or DO); California license Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP); Minimum of five (5) years' experience in RRT OR physician (MD or DO) of which at least four (4) years include experience in clinical respiratory care, pulmonary medicine, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care or anesthesiology; Minimum of four (4) years' teaching experience in clinical respiratory care, research, management, or education associated with an accredited respiratory care program or medical school. Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Working Environment: Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

Knowledge and Abilities: Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.

Application Procedures: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately. Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at jobs@vvc.edu. A complete file consists of: 1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form. 2. A letter expressing interest in the position. 3. A current resume. 4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies: Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635). 5. Supplemental Application for Equivalent Qualifications (if applicable). Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.