Program Director of Respiratory Therapy

at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, United States

Job Description

LC State invites applications for the position of Program Director of Respiratory Therapy.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $65,000 - $68,000

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree awarded by an academic institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Required Qualifications:

Active, valid, Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license
Minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
Minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs
Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program or ability to complete
Ability to manage supply inventory
Utilize Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access database
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to work autonomously within a collaborative and dynamic faculty group
Idaho State CTE teaching certification or ability to obtain within 3 years
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from a nationally accredited institution
Experience with curriculum development
Experience with program accreditation
Experience teaching in a clinical lab setting
Experience recruiting, advising, and mentoring students
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop strong internal and external partnerships
Demonstrated ability to provide direction and oversight to staff/students/student workers
Responsibilities:

The Program Director for the Respiratory Therapy program is a 12-month full-time non-tenure track professional staff member who will manage all aspects of the Respiratory Therapy program. The Program Director must provide effective leadership for the program, including, but not limited to, responsibility for communication, ongoing program planning and assessment, and fiscal management. The Program Director's administrative responsibilities include: fiscal planning; program planning and development; ongoing review and analysis of all program activities; ensuring that, in all aspects, the program meets the requirements of the accreditation Standards. Educational responsibilities include continuous curriculum development and review as well as teaching. The Program Director must work with the Director of Clinical Education to ensure that clinical education for program students is coordinated with didactic and laboratory activities and is sufficient to meet program outcomes required by the Standards.

The Program Director manages all clinical lab functions, including inventory management (monitoring and ordering of all student supplies), set-up for all lab sessions, and is an instructor for the didactic and lab courses needed for the Respiratory Therapy program completion. This position sets up, maintains, and monitors all equipment and testing activities. This position will plan, evaluate, budget, and assist in the selection of adjunct faculty and staff for the Respiratory Therapy program. Maintain CoARC Respiratory Therapy accreditation. Maintain professional development requirements. Coordinate the schedule of the Respiratory Therapy program offerings. Participate on the Respiratory Therapy Advisory Committee, attend meetings, and prepare and submit appropriate CTE reports. Maintain CTE instructor certification requirements.

Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)
This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before June 13, 2025, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://lcsc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3761547-141920.html