Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care (Full Time) - Springfield Technical Community College

Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care (Full Time) - Springfield Technical Community College Springfield Technical Community College - 4.1 Springfield, MA Job Details Full-time $58,722 - $68,359 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Respiratory therapy CPR Certification RRT BLS Certification Basic life support University teaching experience State-specific respiratory therapist license Patient care Higher education teaching

Teaching Full Job Description Location:

Springfield, MA Category:

Academic/Faculty Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Mon May 11 2026

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for organization, delivery, oversight, and general effectiveness of clinical and lab experiences for students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program. The Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor works in collaboration with program faculty toward the full integration of patient simulation into the curriculum and works with the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator to ensure that student clinical experiences are coordinated with their didactic and laboratory education. Duties of the Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor include: Provide academic advisement for potential and current students. Participate in recruitment activities. Maintain records related to the Program. Assist, in all aspects, the Program Chair in the operation of the Program. Other responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with the

MCCC/MTA

agreement. Reports to the Dean, School of Health & Patient Simulation. Clinical oversight Duties may be assigned during day, evening or weekend hours. Specific job responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to the following: Demonstrates and teaches patient care in clinical units to respiratory students and instructs students in principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to respiratory care. Responsible for directing students to any specialized units within the hospital when they are rotated. Supervises respiratory students while performing patient care. Maintains records of student's clinical experiences and performance as prescribed by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with program policies. Serves as a liaison between the college, part-time clinical instructors and the clinical site. Evaluates student progress weekly through verbal feedback and written weekly performance evaluations. Demonstrates the ability to respond to and work with diverse and varied student populations and support the mission of the College.

Job Requirements:

Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and hold current, unencumbered RRT license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Must be graduate of a CoARC accredited associates or baccalaureate degree respiratory care program. Must have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Master's Degree Preferred. Must have a minimum of three (3) years' clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching in an COARC accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor. Must pass National Background Check, CORI/SORI, 13 Panel Drug Test, and all medical requirements, including all required vaccinations and immunizations.. Must complete castlebranch onboarding process within two weeks of hire. Successful candidate must complete CoARC Key personnel training program within one month of date of hire. Must hold a current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare provider CPR certification, with ACLS provider certification preferred.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary:

$58,722 - $68,359 annually. Salary according to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), This is a 180 day position.

Benefits:

Yes, Full Time Union:

MCCC Grant Funded:

No Closing Date:

Open Until Filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.