Instructor, Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education

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Instructor, Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education

Salary

$50,519.00 - $120,442.00 Annually

Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

16-O-19

Division

Orange Coast College

Opening Date

05/18/2018

Closing Date

6/15/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Definition

POSITION BACKGROUND
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, tenure track faculty member in Respiratory Care commencing with the 2018 fall semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of Respiratory Care - Clinical Education.  The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) must be responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the program, including organization, administrations, continuous review and revision, planning for and development of locations (with appropriate supervision) for evolving practice skills, and the general effectiveness of the clinical experience.  This assignment also includes curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development.
 
The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals through the work of Respiratory Care.
 
The Respiratory Care Department shares OCC's commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity.  Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 22,285 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 35% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 21% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 32% are White, and 6% are multiracial. Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions like "Digital Accessibility", "Basic Skills:  Helping students help themselves" and "Taking a skills based approach to teaching college students". Student centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).    

The Respiratory Care Program at Orange Coast College is a two-year Associate of Science Degree program beginning in the fall semester of each year.  The student must complete General Education requirements and program prerequisites prior to entering the program.    Courses within the program include lectures, skill application of procedures and techniques in a laboratory setting on campus, and approximately 1000 hours of clinical practice within area hospitals performing the latest procedures in respiratory care.  There is also a physician lecture series during the course of the program allowing students to discuss current topics and individual clinical problems in pulmonary medicine with physicians. This coursework leads to an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care.

The Respiratory Care program at Orange Coast College is a fully accredited entry-level practitioner program, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Program graduates are eligible candidates for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  Licensure in the state of California as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) requires the RRT credential and satisfying all other requirements for licensure set forth by the Respiratory Care Board of California. The employment outlook for Respiratory Care Practitioners/ Respiratory Therapists is good throughout the United States. 

Examples of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1.     Function as an instructor and program clinical coordinator for the Respiratory Care program; teach assigned classes in theory, classroom laboratory, and clinical instruction.
2.     Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following; teach scheduled classes; follow department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; perform student clinical evaluations, post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in department and division meetings and college and/or district wide activities and committees as assigned.
3.     Function as Respiratory Care Program Director of Clinical Education.
4.     Ensure and maintain compliance of clinical program following CoARC standards. Includes communication and preparation of reports with appropriate agencies as well as the district and college administration.
5.     Maintain program course Student Learning Outcomes and assessment process, assist in program review process.
6.     Assure clinical inter-rater reliability standards.
7.     Responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences to include clinical evaluations, physician contact, student assignment, and clinical records.
8.     Maintain ongoing communication and site visitation with all active clinical sites.
9.     Responsible for curriculum according to national standards, state and local regulations - course development, updates, planning, revising, implementation, and evaluation.
10.     Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
11.     Assignment may include recommendation of clinical affiliations and the assurance of instructional quality of clinical education by regular visits to clinical education centers.
12.     Coordinate the scheduling of classes, including the recommendation of part-time assignments to department IUA/Chair and Division Dean.
13.     Communicate with state and national professional associations.
14.     Work cooperatively toward mutual goals with other program coordinators and with the School of Allied Health Professions Faculty.
15.     Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies and coordinate repair of lab equipment to assure program quality.
16.     Develop instructional innovations to ensure program success.
17.     Assist with program outreach, including publicity, community relations, advisory committee membership and meetings, external funding opportunities, and campus events.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Minimum Qualification:

1.     Must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).  The baccalaureate degree can be in any field of study.
2.     Possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential.
3.     Hold a current, active State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
4.     Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
5.     Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
6.     Graduate of a CoARC accredited advanced practitioner respiratory care program.
7.     Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Masters degree
  • Certified and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
  • Certified Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
  • CPR Instructor
  • Active member of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)
Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Collaborate with fellow faculty members in program- and course-level curriculum development.
  • Instruct and assist in growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
  • Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of Respiratory Care shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
  • Willingness to examine and re-mediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
  • Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
  • Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Respiratory Care, particularly as it relates to the relevance of Respiratory Care to students' lives, interests, and communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within Respiratory Care courses and classrooms.
  • Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidenced-based assessment of student learning.
  • Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.
  • Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
  • Ability to work with computers, and use the Internet and interactive technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses (where academically appropriate).
  • Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

For a full-time, two-semester position a maximum starting range of $50,519 to $86,130 is offered, based on the 2017-18 salary schedule of $50,519 to $120,442. In addition, an annual stipend of $2,946 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.

  • Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
  • The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
  • The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individual's interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Physical Abilities
  • Requires the ability to function in a classroom and/or office environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature with some requirement to move to about the classroom, campus and off-campus locales.  Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in on-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment.  Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.  Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
  • Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Additional Information

ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for employment you must submit a COMPLETE application packet. A complete application packet includes:

  • District online application
  • Responses to supplemental questions. (Please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
  • Cover letter addressing the applicant's qualifications, including preferred qualifications for the subject(s) to be taught 
  • A current Resume or curriculum vitae 
  • Equivalency Request Form and supporting documentation (if applicable) Candidates who are applying with minimum qualifications on the basis of equivalency must submit a completed Application for Equivalency Form (which can be downloaded here with supporting documentation, in addition to all other required materials.
  • Documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered.
Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
 
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716 or 714.438.4714.

Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.  Electronic applications may be completed by visiting  www.cccd.edu/employment.  Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Recruitment at (714) 438-4716.

All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested.  Additional materials will not be considered or returned.  Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065. Faxes must clearly indicate your name and the job to which you are applying.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE
  1. All online applications received by the deadline date will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.  Please note:  Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
  2. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited discuss their qualifications in an interview to the college. If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense.  During the campus visit, each candidate will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a short teaching demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise and/or hands-on practical.
  3. The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practical.
  4. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited to the campus for a second level interview.
  5. The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
  6. The successful candidate will be offered the position and placed on the current salary schedule based on their education and experience.
  7. The start date will be determined by the hiring manager depending on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
 
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
  • To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline.  Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
  • The District does not contact nor employ outside agencies or headhunters to assist us in the faculty recruitment process.
  • Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.
  • During the interview process, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to: professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
  • Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application.
  • Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
  • The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
  • The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.
  • The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position. (Copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
  • Official transcripts will be requested by Human Resources during the 'new hire' process.
 
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services.  Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. 
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States.  Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
 
THE COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.  The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.  The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's PPO plan as well as two HMO's, United Health Care and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance. 

Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week.  Benefits are not available to temporary or short term employees.

District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by ING. This District-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70.

District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast provides both short and long term disability benefits for eligible employees unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.

Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the District to benefits-eligible employees such as Long Term Care, Hyatt Legal, and Section 125 compliant flexible spending accounts.

Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs
The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.

Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.

Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.

Time to Refuel
Vacation
Classified, contract staff earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Classified Management and Administrators earn 22 days vacation per year.

Sick Leave
All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your PERS and STRS retiree benefit.

Holidays
The District observes 21 paid holidays per year.

Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave
Coast grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.

Great Expectations
Pension Plans
The District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Additionally, it is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees who retire from the District with ten or more years of service be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement or GAP plan  is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.

Annuities
The District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of his or her salary deposited under a tax sheltered annuity plan or an approved deferred compensation plan.

Schools First Federal Credit Union
The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.

01
Have you earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)? ( The baccalaureate degree can be in any field of study.)
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you hold a current, active State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a minimum of four (4) years'' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you a graduate of a CoARC accredited advanced practitioner respiratory care program?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Do you possess a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Are you an active member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) and California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC).
  • Yes
  • No
09
Describe your experience working in a Pulmonary Function Lab (PFT), and/or teaching a PFT class.
10
Please describe your work experience in clinical respiratory care over the past five (5) years. Include responsibilities and type of facility (ex: acute care, Sub-Acute, Pulm. Rehab, etc.) and where experience was gained.
11
Please describe your experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program. Describe responsibilities and capacity in which you taught. (Ex: Classroom instruction and/or clinical preceptor.)
12
If your teaching assignment included a lecture component with an associated lab, what would your expectations be for your responsibilities in being the lead instructor for both lab and lecture in terms of preparation and execution?
13
Are you applying for equivalency? (A completed Application for Equivalency Form with supporting documentation MUST BE ATTACHED if you do not possess the minimum qualifications for this discipline as listed in the job posting. The Equivalency Application Form can be downloaded at www.cccd.edu/employment.)
  • No, I am not applying for equivalency because I already possess the minimum qualificatons for this discipline area as listed in the job posting.
  • No, I am not applying for equivalency because I was already granted equivalency in this discipline area by Coastline College, Golden West College and/or Orange Coast College.
  • Yes, I have ATTACHED my completed Application for Equivalency Form (downloadable at www.cccd.edu/employment) with supporting documentation included, for review.
14
If you were previously granted equivalency in this discipline area by a CCCD college, please specify: (1) the discipline(s) (2) from which college(s) equivalency was granted, and (3) when equivalency was granted. (Please type "N/A" if this question does not apply to you.)

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