JOB TITLE: Respiratory Care Technology Adjunct Instructor                                                                                                                  REPORTS TO: Respiratory Care Program Chair

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Care

EXEMPT:Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice-President for Academics, Transfer and Health Sciences

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

An Associate of Applied Science, or higher, in Respiratory Care Technology

Current documentation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

A minimum of two (2) years’ of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Minimum qualifications as defined by accrediting body

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Aptitude

1. Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field.

2. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines.

3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.

4. Utilize cutting-edge technology in teaching in the clinical setting.

5. Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines.

6. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements.

Attitude

1. Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience.

2. Consistently follow College policies and procedures.

3. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.

4. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.

5. Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.

6. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.

7. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.

8. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals.

9. Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences as appropriate for role with input from clinical coordinator and program chair.

10. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions.

Attendance

1. Work assigned hours for each clinical assignments during each contracted semester

2. Meet all assigned clinical assignments.

3. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for clinical days.

4. Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence.

5. Attend general faculty, center, division, and program meetings as schedule allows.

Attention

1. Check College e-mail during the work week and respond in a timely manner.

2. Provide feedback to students in a timely manner.

3. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

4. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines.

5. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals).

Appearance

1. Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals).

2. Follow program dress code requirements.

3. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not Applicable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.