Adjunct - Respiratory Care in Wichita, Kansas at Newman University Inc

Work Performed:

1. Instructors shall provide instruction and evaluation of students, as assigned.

2. Instructors shall participate in program planning and evaluation of instruction for all aspects of respiratory therapy in cooperation and collaboration with the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, and Medical Director.

3. In consultation with the Program Director, instructors shall:

a. Provide student advising in courses taught by the instructor.

b. Provide didactic, laboratory and clinical course content, as assigned, to meet student, university and professional needs.

4. Advise Program Director and the Director of Clinical Education regarding direction and operation of the program.

5. Assist program in seeking support for program update, expansion, or other changes needed to better meet student, university, professional, credentialing, and accreditation standards and requirements.

6. Abide by Faculty Responsibilities as outlined in the Newman University Faculty Manual.

Expectations:

1. Time commitment will vary, but the minimum goal is to be available to students outside of instructional time.

2. Maintain contact with the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education for the purpose of:

a. Evaluation of appropriateness of the medical content within respiratory care courses.

b. Supporting the Newman University Respiratory Care Program within the medical community.

c. Instruction of students, as assigned. This may be in the form of formal lecture, laboratory instruction, bedside discussion, seminar, or literature review specifically designed for respiratory care students.

3. Meet with the Program Director as needed.

4. Attend faculty meetings as needed.

5. Serve on the Respiratory Care Program Advisory Committee.

6. Maintain current knowledge in local and national trends and developments in the respiratory care profession.

7. Abide by Faculty Expectations as outlined in the Newman University Faculty Manual.

1. Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

2. Licensed in the State of Kansas.

3. Bachelor’s degree desired.

4. Recognized qualifications, by training and experience, in the management of respiratory diseases and in respiratory therapy procedures are required.

5. Previous clinical experience in the respiratory care profession is required.

6. Previous teaching experience is desired.

7. Member of representative professional organizations.

8. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.