College: SOWELA
Department: Academic Affairs
Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month
Salary: {sSalary}
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies; Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook. Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules, and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
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Prepares and delivers lectures in the classroom or online platform; Utilizes the Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas, for posting teaching material, assignments, and grades.
- Leads and moderate classroom discussions; Facilitates online activities and communications; Administers and grades examinations and assignments.
- Responsible for directing, evaluating, and reporting student progress toward course objectives.; Reviews and updates course materials and/or books annually or as needed and makes recommendations to the Program Director and Dean.
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Prepares course materials using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials); Organizes and updates teaching plans in accordance with the current standards.; Prepares and organizes course content to be accomplished in the allotted time for lecture/lab.
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Provides instruction to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed; Delivers course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning.; Demonstrates varied methods of content delivery and use of instructional aids; Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments.
- Promotes discussions, learning and individual initiative among students; Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments and clinical performance.
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Utilizes best practices and evidence-based practice in the classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical setting to ensure positive and consistent learning experiences for students.
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Accepts and completes assigned tasks/duties related to the requirements to maintain program accreditation; Conducts continuous curriculum development and review; Assists with recording/tracking student completion, placement, and retention rates.
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Responsible for organization, continuous review, planning, development and administration of the clinical curriculum as well as the general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students.
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Collects, organizes, monitors, and maintains all student required documentation for clinical rotations /externships. (Healthcare forms, mandatory training, CPR, etc...)
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Orients self, students, clinical instructors and preceptors to program and clinical facility policies and procedures; Evaluates student performance in the lab, simulation, and clinical setting.
Required Education: Baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Required Experience: Have a minimum of four years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two years in clinical respiratory care; Have a minimum of two years’ experience teaching as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs
o Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to use a computer for composing, storing, and retrieving information.
Use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with patient care, students, other employees, and the public. This is normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, and handle or feel objects and controls.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to grade and complete assignments.
Plan, organize, and prioritize job duties to meet deadlines.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and parties outside of the college.
Ability to work independently, problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
Models’ professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and related.
Required Licenses or Certifications: o Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Louisiana state license.
Preferred Experience: Experience in teaching in a classroom, laboratory or clinical instruction in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA 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.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
