Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Location

Wentworth, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00194

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

08/13/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Program Directors are professional, credentialed educators with the primary responsibility of providing administrative leadership for assigned programs and providing a quality learning experience for Rockingham Community College students in the respective programs. Program Directors are responsible for but are not limited to program development, organizing, promoting, and teaching. Program Directors will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to facilitate education opportunities and curriculum development relevant to workforce needs.

Program Directors are expected to perform all program coordination and instruction-related duties in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the College, the North Carolina Community College System, and with appropriate accrediting entities where applicable. Program Directors are also responsible for providing placement, advising, follow-up support services and performing other duties as assigned.

The Program Director will maintain a teaching load of a minimum of 6 - 18 contact hours to maintain relevancy in teaching and learning. This range is based upon the number of programs and faculty assigned to the department chair/program director. This position is required to collaborate with the program's Medical Director and Dean to develop strategic decisions for the programs operation.

The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The program director must meet the appropriate professional and academic criteria and possess the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain programmatic accreditation.

Job Duties

Program Coordination

• Researching and recommending for approval program advisory committee members to the administration following established policy and procedure.
• Interacting with the program advisory committee to determine state-of-the-art practices, procedures, and equipment related to maintaining an up-to-date instructional program that would be valued ad needed by the employers in the Rockingham Community College service area.
• Providing leadership with the research and development of information necessary to teach the appropriate courses to the students of Rockingham Community College.
• Monitoring professional information sources to determine trends and innovations in one's field that lend themselves to integration into the instructional program.
• Planning and organizing the curriculum as approved by the RCC Board of Trustees, the North Carolina Community College System, and other accrediting entities.
• Developing, with other program faculty and appropriate administration, program level competencies that outline expected student learning outcomes.
• Providing leadership in the development of appropriate assessments of established learning outcomes for all courses taught in the program.
• Ordering textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies as needed for instruction following established procedures.
• Developing and recommending class schedules cooperatively with other departments and divisions of the college and submitting to the appropriate Dean or where applicable, Department Chair.
• Identifying and/or recommending equipment needed to teach the competencies prescribed in the approved curriculum by the RCC Board of Trustees, the North Carolina Community College System, and accrediting entities.
• Maintaining compliance with established North Carolina Community College System performance measures, national benchmarks, etc. for the appropriate curriculum as prescribed by the North Carolina Community College System and accrediting entities.
• Coordinating hiring of adjunct faculty to teach courses as needed in his or her assigned program.
• Developing a departmental budget for his or her assigned program to the appropriate Dean or where applicable, Department Chair.
• Developing bid specifications for instructional equipment, materials, and supplies for the assigned program.
• Monitoring departmental expenditures to ensure expenditures are within the financial resources allocated to the program.
• Complying with Fiscal Management System policies and procedures set forth for Rockingham Community College.
• Researching, organizing, developing, and recommending credit and non-credit programs of study as directed.
• Participating in and providing counsel for institutional planning and development activities.
• Providing assistance in planning for facility space utilization.
• Identifying and recommending appropriate programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Providing assistance for the planning and implementation for academic resources and tutorial support services.
• Developing and recommending policies for the operation of the division.
• Reviewing and recommending to the division deans the employment, retention, and transfer of professional and support personnel for the division's programs for the college.
• Contributing to the development of the appropriate sections of the Student Catalog/Handbook, Faculty Handbook and other official publications of the community college service area.
• Organizing and directing the work of faculty and staff.
• Supporting instructional initiatives.
• Interpreting the mission, educational philosophy, and vision statements of the service area to faculty and staff.
• Maintaining compliance with established performance measures for division programs with the North Carolina Community College System and other entities.
• Securing all personnel file data and forms required by the Administrative, Student Development, Facilities, and External Affairs.
• Implementing equipment management system policies and procedures for the Rockingham Community College service are, the North Carolina Community College System, and/or other entities.

Instruction

• Identifying and/or developing instructional materials needed to teach the program competencies prescribed in the approved curriculum by Rockingham Community College, the North Carolina Community College System, and other accrediting entities.
• Developing course syllabi that outline clear and appropriate student learning outcomes and expectations that reflect program competencies.
• Implementing and providing effective instruction that demonstrates appropriate knowledge of his/her specialized field in accordance with best practice literature.
• Teaching an appropriate instructional course load in accordance with policies outlined in the faculty
• workload policy.
• Demonstrating the effective use of pedagogical methods to meet various student learning styles.
• Administering appropriate assessment and/or testing to measure student learning outcomes in all
• courses.
• Maintaining appropriate classroom standards that include the effective management of students in the classroom and the management of classroom and lab facilities.
• Providing timely and accurate reports including census reports, grade reports, and other required reports related
• to instruction.
• Maintaining posted office hours in accordance with requirements outlined in the faculty workload
• policy.
• Recruiting students for his or her respective program and other programs of Rockingham Community
• College.
• Serving as an academic advisor to students with advising responsibilities in the assigned program relative to course requirements, expectations, and completion standards.
• Participating in the college's registration and orientation sessions as assigned.
• Maintaining student files within the department as required by the accreditation agency and state and/or local policy.
• Referring students to Student development personnel for guidance, counseling, and resource assistant following prescribed procedures on an as needed basis.
• Coordinating retention strategies with the appropriate program faculty, other Department Chairs,
• Program Directors, appropriate administration, and Student Services personnel to maximize student retention.
• Providing job placement assistance to graduates of the assigned program.
• Providing assistance and information for student follow-up reports and demographics as required by state or local policy and/or reports.
• Sponsoring and supporting program enrichment activities, particularly student organizations.
• Attending meetings, conferences, seminars, briefings, and training sessions to expedite the business of the college.
• Attending institutional functions such as graduation, faculty/staff recognition ceremonies, etc. that promote the collegiate life.
• Serving on local, state, regional and/or national committees upon request and/or approval from the administration.
• Serving on college committees as assigned to expedite college business and to be involved in the decision-making process of the college.
• Exhibiting a personal and professional attitude that reflects positively upon the individual and the public perception of the community college.
• Participating in the activities of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as required.

Institutional Support

• Working a minimum of a 38-hour workweek in accordance with criteria outlined in the faculty workload procedure.
• Assisting with the implementation and enforcement of all official policies and procedures of Rockingham Community College.
• Evaluating all faculty assigned to his or her program in accordance with the faculty evaluation policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Professionalism/Public Relations

• Stimulating and influencing innovation and creativity at all levels within the organization.
• Supporting the professional and personal development of all employees in the division.
• Serving as a role model and advocate for high quality instruction and assessment with faculty and staff.
• Being recognized as a visible, engaged, and trusted representative of the college through active participation in community organizations, events, partnerships, and outreach efforts.
• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating summer camps and related outreach activities for middle and high school students, as appropriate to the program area, to strengthen community engagement and student pathways to the college.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or the President of Rockingham Community College.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy or related health science program from a regionally accredited institution.
• Required academic credentials or licensure/certification from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of supervisory/managerial experience in higher institution.
• Minimum of four years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
• Minimum of two years' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory program.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license.

Knowledge and Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of programmatic accreditation and regulatory agency requirements and accreditation standards.

Knowledge of institutional effectiveness, institutional planning, and outcome assessment.

Knowledge of workforce continuing education programs.

Experience in online instruction and course development.

RCC offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program:

State Health Plan

Eligible employees will have two health plan options, the Standard PPO Plan and Plus PPO Plan. (shpnc.gov)

Supplemental Benefits Plan

Supplemental benefits are voluntary, employee-paid benefits, and eligible employees have the opportunity to select the programs in which they wish to participate. Supplemental benefits include but are not limited to: dental, vision, group term life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, cancer benefit, critical illness benefit, disability benefit, accident benefit, medical bridge, pet insurance, and telemedicine benefits. A preventative dental plan is offered at no cost (paid by RCC) to the employee only. Other benefits include an Employee Assistance program and Student Loan Assistance Program.

North Carolina Retirement System - State Retirement Plan

Full-time employees participate in the North Carolina Teachers and State Employees Retirement System. State retirement is deducted at the rate of six percent; the state contribution varies dependent on market conditions. Contributions are tax sheltered for federal and state income tax purposes. Short-term and Long-term Disability benefits are available to eligible employees.

NC Total Retirement Plans (Supplemental Retirement Plans)

The NC 401(k) Plan and the NC 457 Plan are defined contribution retirement plans offered as optional employment benefits to eligible employees.

Annual Leave (Staff Only), Sick Leave, Personal Observance Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Day (Faculty Only)

Employer Rockingham Community College (NC)

Address 215 Wrenn Memorial Road

Wentworth, North Carolina, 27375

Phone (336) 342-4261

Website http://www.rockinghamcc.edu