Class and Grade
Full-Time Faculty (12 Month)
Position Summary
The Director of Clinical Education – Respiratory Care supports clinical education and instruction within the College's Respiratory Care program. This position is responsible for coordinating clinical learning experiences, supporting students in clinical settings, and maintaining relationships with clinical affiliates. The Director also provides instruction in respiratory care courses and travels regularly to clinical affiliates. This position is part of the United Faculty of Florida union at SJR State and is included in the collective bargaining unit.
The anticipated start date for this position will be on or after May 1, 2027.About the College
About the College – SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State’s service area includes St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city; Palatka, the “Gem City of the St. Johns;” and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history. SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at: https://www.sjrstate.edu/employee-benefits
Duties and Responsibilities
Courses to Be Taught
• All RET Respiratory Care core courses.
Clinical Education Coordination• Coordinate clinical education activities within the Respiratory Care program.
• Support clinical learning experiences and maintain communication with clinical affiliates.
• Assist with the coordination of student clinical experiences and related program activities.
Instruction and Student Support• Provide instruction in assigned Respiratory Care core courses.
• Support student learning and development in classroom and clinical settings.
• Assist students in applying respiratory care knowledge and skills in clinical environments.
Program Support• Collaborate with program faculty and clinical affiliates to support clinical education.
• Travel regularly to clinical affiliates to support program activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a health-related field from an academic institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accrediting agency required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), including at least two years of clinical respiratory care experience, required.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in an accredited respiratory care program, either as an appointed faculty member in a CoArc-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical preceptor for students in such programs, required.
• Must hold a current Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Must successfully complete employment/reference verification, a background check, and drug screening.
Applicants should upload the following documents prior to submitting their application: (1) transcripts from all colleges attended; (2) a curriculum vitae that includes the institutions where you have worked and the courses you have taught; (3) a syllabus from a relevant course recently taught; (4) a sample exam from a relevant course recently taught; (5) two letters of recommendation; and (6) a letter to the search committee describing your teaching experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Strong knowledge of respiratory care principles, practices, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and support clinical education experiences.
• Ability to effectively teach respiratory care courses and provide clinical instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical affiliates.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain professional standards in clinical and educational environments.
• Ability to travel regularly to clinical affiliate locations.
Area of Travel• Regular travel to clinical affiliates is required to support clinical education, student learning experiences, and program coordination.