Respiratory Therapy Instructor

## Overview **Respiratory Therapy Instructor** The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love - - **Tuition Waiver**: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses - **Paid Time Off**: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible) - **Retirement Matching**: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days - **Paid Parental Leave**: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby - **Competitive Insurance**: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents - **Pet Insurance**: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA - **Health Plan Enrollment**: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment ## Responsibilities - Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner - Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs - Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab - Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices - Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments - Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success - Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition - Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements - Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders - Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues - Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components - Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress - Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc. - Other duties as assigned ## Qualifications - HS Diploma or GED (required) - Associates Degree (required) - 4 years respiratory therapy clinical experience (required) - HS Diploma or GED (required) - Must hold a current state license **AND** a valid RRT Credential - Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required) - Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction - Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles - Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment - Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices - Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback - Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues - Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities - Frequently (80% or more of workday) - Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) - Communicate with students and provide direct instruction - Occasionally (up to 50% of workday) - Use fine motor skills to operate pers…