Faculty Responsibilities: Working with students and other faculty to give instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the Respiratory Care Program and the College Catalog: (1) Planning the instructional offerings: (a) maintain curriculum currently and participate in course level and program level academic assessment; (b) acquaint all students with course requirements and provide each student with periodic evaluations of his/her progress; (c) participate in all areas of school and departmental responsibilities; (d) select textbooks and other instructional materials in compliance with developed college policies; (e) comply with all provisions as noted in the Contract with Local #3579 of the American Federation of Teachers. (3) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: (a) knowledge of respiratory care education, pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation; (b) strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; (c) ability to collaborate with administrators, faculty, students, preceptors, clinical affiliates, and external stakeholders; (d) ability to travel to clinical education sites; (e) computer literacy, including the use of instructional technology.