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Instructor of Respiratory Care

LSU - Eunice Full time

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor of Respiratory Care

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUE AA - HSBT - Respiratory Care (David Ryan Asbury (00004414))

Work Location:

LSU - Eunice

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility of the didactic/clinical instructor is teaching, academic advising students, student progression, scheduling students, assess and analysis of student learning outcomes. Cooperate with the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education in periodic review and revision of didactic and clinical course(s) materials. Ensure uniform implementation of the program in the classroom and clinical setting. Following up with student charting.  Responsible for ongoing communication with the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education.

70% Didactic and clinical/laboratory instruction. Assist with assessment on course student learning outcomes. Assist Director of Clinical Education in ensuring sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies. Assist in selection of textbooks for the program. 

15% Academic Advising. Recruitment of potential students. Provide, under supervision of the Director of Clinical Education, the clinical direction of the Respiratory Care Program fulfilling the requirements for accreditation as defined and explained in: CoARC Standards and Guidelines.

5% Serve on university, divisional, and program committees. Develop and maintain lines of communication among the communities of interest. 

5% Retrieve, assess, and record student learning outcomes. Evaluate cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of students. Ensure accurate and safe skill performance by students; correct and remediate as appropriate. Maintain a safe practice environment. Direct students to clinical situations, which would provide students with opportunities to meet goals and objectives, increase skills and pass competency evaluations. 

5% Retrieve, assess, and record student learning outcomes. Evaluate cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills of students. Ensure accurate and safe skill performance by students; correct and remediate as appropriate. Maintain a safe practice environment. Direct students to clinical situations, which would provide students with opportunities to meet goals and objectives, increase skills and pass competency evaluations. 

5% Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

Three years in clinical practice or as an instructor in Respiratory Therapy.

Minimum of one year experience as an instructor in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Three years in clinical practice or as an instructor in Respiratory Therapy

Minimum of one year experience as an instructor in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

SPECIAL AND/ OR PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

This position shall be subject to a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with University Policy Statement 11.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/ OR LISCENSES

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Must hold the credential of a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the NBRC

Current State License-Current unrestricted Louisiana state licencse in Respiratory Care

Salary: 55,000.00-$60,000.00/year

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Posting Date:

November 19, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 19, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

  

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at hr@lsue.edu.