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Respiratory Therapist (RT) Instructor (Part-time)
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1D38E430-6347-455D-8E59-7DD5BE65EFCF
Created
Jul 10, 2026 5:00pm
Location
Denver, Colorado
Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time) Location: Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus | On-Site Position Type: Part-Time (20 Hours/Week) | Day Shift Compensation: $34.11 - $42.63 per hour
Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time)
Location: Denver, CO | Campus: On-Site
Type: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)
Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation: $34.11 - $42.63 per hour
Position Summary
Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Denver campus faculty. In this role, you will bring your clinical expertise into the classroom and laboratory-delivering hands-on instruction, mentoring students, and helping prepare the next generation of respiratory care professionals for successful careers in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery: Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, including scheduled activities and curriculum materials.
Curriculum Preparation: Prepare and deliver lectures, labs, and practical clinical demonstrations for students both in group settings and individually.
Objective-Driven Planning: Plan instruction to achieve specific learning objectives based on student needs and established institutional curriculum.
Attendance Monitoring: Monitor student attendance, prepare weekly attendance reports, and coordinate directly with the Associate Director when a student is absent two consecutive days.
Student Success Management: Review student success rates and implement proactive plans to reduce student withdrawals, striving to maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
Academic Assessment: Evaluate student performance regarding curriculum achievements, make necessary accommodations to meet distinct learning needs, and maintain student grades according to established policies.
Records & Grading: Prepare and finalize student grades at the end of each semester to accurately update student records and transcripts.
Student Advising: Provide continuous assistance, mentorship, and academic advising to students navigating the Respiratory Therapy program curriculum.
Educational Enhancements: Arrange and coordinate clinical guest speakers, educational field trips, and facility visits to active therapy clinics.
Program Support: Assist with the coordination of clinical externships for Respiratory Therapy students as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate degree from an accredited institution.
Program Background: Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR a minimum of four (4) years of job-related Respiratory Therapy training and experience.
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience in hospital or clinical Respiratory Therapy.
Credentials: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) state license.
Compliance: Valid license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field within the state of Colorado.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
Hiring Range: $34.11 to $42.63 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: A structured 20-hour weekly day shift schedule with no required evening, weekend, or on-call hospital rotations.
Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with an exceptional 10% Employer Match (subject to hours-worked milestones).
Perks: Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Public Health Emergency Leave, and access to Employee Discount Programs.
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Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
As our community of students continues to grow, so does our community of talented staff. We truly believe that our people are the heart of our organization, and as we grow, we continue to hold ourselves accountable to the values that support those people.