Department:

Integrated Clinical Sciences Work Location:

Klamath Falls Position Summary:

The Department of Respiratory Care within the College of Health, Arts, & Sciences on Oregon Tech's Klamath Falls, OR campus invites applications for the Non Tenure Track role of Instructor & Director of Clinical Education. The position provides instruction in both respiratory care didactic and laboratory courses. Instruction may occur in on-campus, laboratory, clinical, simulation, and online learning environments. This position also serves as the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the respiratory care program. The Director of Clinical Education role includes oversight and coordination of student clinical experiences across multiple healthcare facilities and clinical settings. Responsibilities include clinical scheduling and placement, maintaining relationships with clinical affiliates and preceptors, assisting with affiliation agreements and onboarding processes, monitoring student clinical performance and progression, ensuring compliance with program and clinical site requirements, and supporting accreditation standards related to clinical education. The position also involves ongoing communication and collaboration with healthcare partners to help ensure students receive high-quality clinical learning experiences aligned with current respiratory care practice standards. The successful incumbent must be well-rounded and creative in their teaching methods and approaches. They should have the ability to present materials to students while demonstrating the use of relevant medical equipment and current respiratory care practices. Although teaching is an essential part of this position, the ability to work with students as an academic advisor and engage in applied research and/or scholarly activity is also important. Further, the position will work closely with the Program Director in the ongoing development and revision of evidence-based curriculum for both on-campus and online learning environments. This includes supporting curriculum alignment with current NBRC credentialing expectations, CoARC accreditation standards, AARC guidelines, evolving healthcare practices, and workforce needs.

Additional Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or in a related field. Applicants hired without a master's degree will be expected to complete a master's degree within a timeframe established at hire. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) granted by the National Board or Respiratory Care (NBRC) Respiratory Care Licensure by the State of Oregon At least 5 years of hospital care experience with educational background in academia, medical facility or student/new hire orientation

Preferred Requirements:

Master's or terminal degree Previous or current instructor in a respiratory care program Experience with CoARC accreditation Familiarity with conducting institutional assessments Experience in student advisement Current AARC membership

Application Screening Begins:

10/16/2026 Special Instructions to

Applicant:

The initial review of applications will begin October 16, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration. To apply, upload the following elements to your application: Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Resume Transcripts (Unofficial) Letter of Recommendation Professional References List License/Certification Other Document For additional information, please contact the

Office of Human Resources:

oithr@oit.edu

Background/Pre-Employment Check:

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement:

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law. Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu .