Position Type: Faculty

Department: Allied Health

FLSA: Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description Summary:

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two or more years of clinical experience required to teach students in the clinical or laboratory settings.

• The adjunct must be an employee of the Respiratory Therapy Department at the hospital affiliate site for which the clinical instruction will take place.

• Supervisory or mentoring experience in a clinical setting preferred.

• Official documentation of credentials and degrees may be requested; degrees are recognized only if earned at an accredited institution.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum requirement: AAS degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoArc accredited institution.

• Registered Respiratory Therapy credential and active license to practice Respiratory Therapy in Maryland and/or Washington DC.

• Specific requirements as mandated by Maryland Board of Physicians or/or DC Health Licensing Board for Respiratory Therapy

• Specialized clinical skills, experience and expertise related to Respiratory Therapy Practitioners as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care and the American Association for Respiratory Care.

• Language and communication skills specific to health care and professionalism.

• Willingness to teach in non-traditional formats (hospital setting)

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.

• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu.

Background Check Statement: Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Application Status: You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.