Adjunct, Respiratory Care

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Position Information

Adjunct Job Title Adjunct, Respiratory Care Discipline(s) Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary:

This position supports the Respiratory Care program. The adjunct faculty member teaches in the classroom and laboratory setting, when needed.

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.

2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.

3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.

4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.

6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.

7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.

8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.

9. Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care (or affiliated course of study). If bachelor's is outside of Respiratory Care, proof of graduation from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care intuition must be supplied in addition to bachelor's degree.

2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care

3. Current State of Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license

a. You must obtain a State of Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license within six months of hire if current license is out of state

4. Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field

5. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

6. Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. At least one (1) year classroom teaching experience

2. At least two (2) years of intensive care unit (ICU) experience

3. Specialized credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) including Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS), Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C).

4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association

6. Three (3) years of current full-time work experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Pool Number TS736P Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 05/31/2027.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jessica Wirtz at jwirtz@frederick.edu or 301-846-2528.

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Essential Personnel? Telework Eligible?

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a related course of study (if the bachelor's degree is outside of Respiratory Care, proof of graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care institution must also be provided); hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care; maintain a current State of Maryland Respiratory Care Practitioner license (or obtain one within six months of hire if currently licensed out of state); have relevant professional experience or appropriate licensure in the content area or a closely related field; maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association; and demonstrate the ability to use varied teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in a multicultural workplace. Please indicate below whether you meet these minimum qualifications:

• Yes, I meet these minimum qualifications.

• No, I do not meet these minimum qualifications.

• • What is the highest level of education you have attained?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD

• • Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day/evening/weekends.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available for in-person/on-campus teaching assignments?
• Y
• N

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts