Respiratory Therapy Clinical Coordinator/ Instructor

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: $57,332 - $77,083 (Salary commensurate with rank.)

What You'll Do: 

• Coordinate the program’s clinical education component in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Recruit, orient, evaluate, and develop clinical affiliates, instructors, and preceptors.
• Visit clinical sites regularly to monitor student progress, clinical experiences, and instructional quality.
• Assign, supervise, guide, and evaluate students in clinical learning experiences.
• Teach assigned lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses using engaging, student-centered methods.
• Facilitate critical thinking, professional judgment, and clinical readiness.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, laboratory modules, instructional materials, assessments, and grade records in accordance with approved curricula and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and improve student laboratory experiences, including equipment, supplies, technology, safety, and housekeeping.
• Provide timely feedback, academic advising, mentoring, tutoring, and referrals to support student success, retention, and completion.
• Maintain accurate student files, clinical records, assessment data, and program documentation.
• Support curriculum development, program review, continuous improvement, accreditation, and effectiveness assessment.
• Recruit, orient, mentor, and support full-time, adjunct, and clinical faculty.
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, advising, progression, readmission, transfer, retention, and withdrawal activities.
• Serve as an advisor and mentor for the Student Respiratory Care Association.
• Build relationships with healthcare employers and community partners to support clinical education, employment opportunities, and workforce development.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings, college events, professional development, committees, recruitment activities, and other college initiatives.
• Maintain current respiratory therapy credentials, licensure, professional knowledge, and teaching expertise.
• Uphold College and LCTC policies, accreditation standards, legal requirements, and a culture of respect, inclusion, professionalism, and student-centered service.
• Meet all instructional, office-hour, communication, reporting, professional development, and attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or a related field, with current enrollment in—or a commitment to enroll in—a bachelor’s program and complete it within two years of hire. 
• At least four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including a minimum of two years in clinical respiratory care.
• At least two years of teaching experience as:
      o Faculty in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program; or
      o A clinical instructor or preceptor for students enrolled in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current, unrestricted state respiratory therapy license.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

Why This Role Matters: 

This role plays a critical part in preparing future respiratory therapists through high-quality clinical, laboratory, and classroom education. By guiding students, supporting faculty, and strengthening clinical partnerships, you will help ensure graduates are well-prepared to provide exceptional patient care and meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College 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.

Position Specific Benefits: Flexible hours, additional stipends for director duties & summer assignments, no weekend, nights, call, or hurricane duty. Perfect for those needing flexibility for family or caregiving responsibilities. Join us and help shape the next generation of respiratory therapists!

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.