Respiratory Care Tutor (PT)

Respiratory Care Tutor (PT)

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Part-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Respiratory Care Lab Tutor in our Learning Commons to provide academic and hands-on learning support to students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program. They will work under the direction of Respiratory Care faculty, the tutor assists students in developing and strengthening their knowledge, technical skills, and confidence in respiratory care concepts and laboratory procedures. The tutor provides individualized and small-group assistance with course content, laboratory skills, equipment use, and preparation for practical examinations.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring to students enrolled in Respiratory Care courses.
• Assist students in understanding and applying respiratory care concepts, terminology, and procedures.
• Reinforce laboratory skills and techniques.
• Help students develop proficiency with equipment commonly used in the Respiratory Care laboratory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of respiratory care principles and clinical skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with students at varying levels of preparation.

Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position will be based on the needs of the department and the availability of the applicant.

Hours per week: 20 - 29

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care
• Demonstrated competence in respiratory care concepts and laboratory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups
• Commitment to student success and a supportive learning environment

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we'd still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $17.42 per hour

For full consideration, apply by: 10/5/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.