College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $57,332 - $77,083 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values of the College.

• Adhere to designated schedule of classes and office hours. Begin class on time and meet for the required contact hours. Submit, post, and keep regular required office hours.

• Be available to students via phone or email to assist with any assignment questions/needs, within 24 hours for workdays and 48 hours on weekends, according to division procedures. 

• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors, and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Develop, distribute, and post semester/session course syllabi to Course Management System as approved by supervisor prior to the start of the course. Syllabi must be in accordance with approved master syllabi and describe in detail the requirements of the course/module, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and other information as appropriate. Instruct students on the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies, and in procedures for proper housekeeping and storage of materials.

• Devote adequate time to class preparation for the instructional process, such that class time is maximized to the benefit of the students and content is presented in a professional manner. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and evaluation methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content, while covering the approved curriculum. Collaborate with departmental colleagues regarding instruction, the selection of library resources (software, textbooks, etc.), and the development of master course syllabi. Use assessment tools that align with master and departmental syllabi.

• Monitor enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially enrolled to the appropriate office to correct enrollment problems and by restricting attendance to students who are officially enrolled.

• Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semesters/sessions. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to college policies. Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty-hour work week, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.

• Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data in the assessment of course learning objectives and program student learning outcomes OR general education competencies. Engage in classroom research and assessment of learning experiences of students both for immediate feedback for teachers and students for long-range improvement of courses, degree, diploma, and/or certificate programs, and general education effectiveness.

• Maximize the use of advanced technology in the classroom or available learning centers as appropriate.

• Develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and summative) to monitor students' performances and instructional effectiveness. Administer final examinations during the scheduled exam periods.

• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments in an acceptable grade book format and file grade books with department head or appropriate supervisor at the end of each semester/session (retain evaluation instruments no fewer than 3 years); adhere to all timelines established with submission of reporting shows and no shows, grade rosters, reporting non-attendance, counseling referrals, responding to record inquiries and other communications regarding students.

• Verify eligibility for courses and communicate with Enrollment Services as needed.  

• Be available to students via phone or email to assist with any assignment questions/needs in a timely manner according to division procedures.

• Serve as a resource for students regarding job opportunities in the discipline or program, certification or licensure, and articulated programs and course work at secondary and post-secondary institutions. Maintain job placement records as applicable. Serve as a resource for students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities, completing recommendations, and assist students in their pursuit of meaningful educational goals by staying informed and offering reliable, accurate information about programs and opportunities the college offers.

• Maintain contact with business and industry representatives, as well as log calls from or contact with business and industry representatives who may be interested in hiring students or developing supplemental training opportunities for persons previously or currently employed.

• Tutor students either in their subject specific laboratory setting (shop, nursing lab, music/art lab, etc.), in the tutoring center (all subjects not location specific) or virtually when applicable. Work with the Tutoring Center Coordinator to schedule office hours according to student needs and faculty schedule per Faculty Handbook/Full-Time Faculty Workload policy. 

• Advise and mentor students. Participate in recruitment, registration, and retention activities for students in the department's programs, including referring students at risk of failure to advising or counseling. Faculty advisors are required to monitor students' progress in courses and provide timely feedback to aid academic success and to inform degree program coordinators regarding course offerings.

• Participate in Program Advisory Committee meetings. 

• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, advising during registration and any specially held registrations, tutoring, seminars, college convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.), particularly with teaching and student learning (convocation, instructional strategies, advising, policies, databases, information systems, and software, etc.).

• Volunteer to requests for coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis, application of expertise in tasks that serve the college, speaking engagements, advising a student organization, developing new organizations, assisting/supporting student activities, assisting at local conferences, or fund-raisers.

• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

• Complete all academic and occupational credential requirements defined by LCTC Board policies and procedures, and requirements defined by accrediting agencies.

• Adhere to College and LCTC policies. Enforce policies (prohibit the use of food in the classroom, smoking, drugs, firearms, misuse of college property, etc.). Provide classroom instruction in accordance with policies (Americans with Disabilities Act, harassment, etc.) and/or other legal requirements.

• Embrace college culture.

• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTC trainings, etc.)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specific:

• Maintain current knowledge of program rules and regulations, and communicate changes to faculty and staff.

• Provide leadership for the clinical component of the program.  Responsible for the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and development of clinical site, instructors and preceptors with the program director.  Routinely visit all clinical affiliates to provide students with formative and summative reports of their clinical performance and progress and to ensure that the quality and quantity of the students’ clinical experiences are appropriate and equitable.  Monitor the clinical faculty in their capacity to perform as effective clinical teachers.  Monitor institutional policies, procedures, and practices with respect to clinical education.  Maintain documentation of all clinical activities and responsibilities.

• Supervise and assist students in learning experiences in clinical sites. This involves the assigning, guiding, and evaluating of students in selected learning experiences in the various settings as identified by established performance objectives.

• Teach assigned courses.  Act as facilitator of learning and a manager of information for the students.  Participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success.  Facilitate critical thinking in preparation for and throughout clinical experiences.  Flexibility with teaching schedule in relation to revisions/changes/unusual circumstances within the program curriculum.

• Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.

• Participate in committee work either as working members or as chairs. From time to time, faculty members will be asked to participate on administrative committees, such as search committees, ad hoc committees, etc.

• Provide students with formative and summative reports of their academic progress and the opportunity for private consultation, conferences, and academic advising.

• Work in conjunction with the program director on curriculum development and/or revision.  Clinical education is to be formally designed and coordinated with the didactic curriculum.  Cooperate with the program director in program reviews, program policies and new program options.

• Participate in the development and refinement of CPCS course materials including course syllabi and lab modules that reflect current practice.

• Participate in the recruitment, selection, admission, advising, readmission, transfer, progression, retention efforts, and withdrawal of students within the program.  Communicate with the Program Director regularly with concerns and general information concerning progress of the program curriculum and students.

• Participate in organizing, administering, reviewing, developing, and assuring program effectiveness through ongoing resource and program assessment system.  Participate in the maintenance of program accreditation.

• Participate in organizing, coordinating and revising student lab sessions.  Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Participate in adding new technology to the lab setting and implementing related technology in lecture and lab.

• Cooperate with others in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities in the classroom, clinical, and college environment.

• Assist with review and selection of new textbooks, laboratory equipment, supplies and other instructional materials used in the teaching-learning process. 

• Maintain current professional credentials, state license, continuing professional development requirements, and expertise in respiratory therapy.  Maintain ongoing professional development in the area of teaching and in the teaching-learning process.

• Maintain student files and program records according to accreditation, and college requirements.

• Recommend, develop and conduct professional growth activities and programs for full time, adjunct and clinical faculty as well as assisting with community programs.

• Participate in recruiting, orienting, and mentoring of adjunct and full time faculty in support of the program. Communicate and collaborate with full time, adjunct and clinical faculty on a regular basis during each semester to enhance the program and enrich the students.

• Participate in recruiting, orienting, mentoring and motivating as an advisor to the Student Respiratory Care Association (SRCA).

Required Education: An associate degree may be accepted if applicant is currently enrolled in a baccalaureate program or plans to enroll and complete a baccalaureate program within two years of hire date. 

Required Experience: A minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care. A minimum of two 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. Must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidates must have good instructional techniques; computer knowledge; student-centered attitude; and must be well organized.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Candidate must possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Position Specific Benefits: Flexible hours, additional stipends for summer assignments, no weekends, nights, call, or hurricane duty. Perfect for those needing flexibility for family or caregiving responsibilities. Join us and help shape the next generation of respiratory therapists!

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.