Assistant Professor/PC of Respiratory Care

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Position Number:

6724541

Location:

Norwalk, CT

Position Type:

Health -

Other Health Faculty Assistant Professor/PC of Respiratory Care Details:

Posted:

November 14, 2025

Level:

Assistant Professor, tenure track position

Hours:

Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)

Closing Date:

Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Location:

CT State Norwalk 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 •This position is not remote•For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home -

CT State CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

Fall 2026 (August 25, 2026)

Position Summary:

All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Dean, Chair of the department or other administrator, this Instructor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program-related events; assisting with program reviews; developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. The teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes. Course delivery systems may be lecture, hybrid, and/or online. The Program Coordinator is also expected to recruit, advise and retain students in these areas; select appropriate part-time instructors; schedule the program courses; hire and evaluate faculty; establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers; arrange and supervise internships; assess and improve the program; and other such duties as may be appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator in accordance within the contract hours and with regard to the collective bargaining agreement. Release time is based on collective bargaining agreement to perform administrative functions. In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or an appropriately related academic discipline. Successful Candidate must have or must possess: Connecticut Respiratory Care License Registered Respiratory Therapist. Four (4) or more years of recent (within the past ten years) Clinical Care experience Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in Respiratory Care. Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Respiratory Care Experience working with clinical partners and maintaining relationships (e.g., creating agreements, professional development opportunities, etc.). Experience supervising faculty and staff. Experience developing, monitoring, and evaluating clinical education and curriculums. Experience supporting students and staff in off-site clinical placements. Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $75,362 approximate annual. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

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