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Southwestern Illinois College

Part-Time LACE Assistant - Respiratory Care (RC)

Pay: $42,370/yr

Posted: 07/05/2026

Location: Belleville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$56,987 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Job ID:

4415

Location:

Belleville

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for Part-Time LACE (Learning Assistance Center for Excellence) assistants for the Respiratory Care (RC) program. LACE assistants are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as LACE Assistant assignments become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

LACE Assistants in the RC Program are responsible for tutoring students in theory and application to assist students in developing competency in entry level skills a required of a graduate respiratory therapist. They support the assessment of student learning and report student progress to program coordinator and clinical coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, holding a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Illinois state license. Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care. Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and counseling skills. Knowledge in use of information technology.

STARTING SALARY

$20.37 per hour, up to 9 hours per week.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information. Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Belleville Campus

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account. Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace