Adjunct Faculty-Respiratory Care - Quinsigamond Community College

Job Description:

General Statement

Adjunct Faculty will teach course(s) within a specific discipline to a diverse student population at our Downtown Worcester campus or specified Off Campus Laboratory Site (OCLS).

• Responsibilities will include instructional preparation, assessment of student performance and assistance to student providing didactic and or laboratory/clinical instruction.

• Individuals must also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and can build successful relationships with students and faculty.

• Utilize available technologies to provide a variety of innovative approaches to instructional design and content delivery, maximizing student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Other duties are assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care with a minimum of five years of experience or equivalent in Respiratory Care completed in a full-service healthcare setting, or a Baccalaureate degree with appropriate education courses with a minimum of three years of experience or equivalent in Respiratory Care completed in a full-service healthcare setting.

• Possess and maintains the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

• Possess a minimum of three years of experience or equivalent in Respiratory Care experience completed in a full-service healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher.

• Experienced in teaching, preferably in a community or technical college setting.

• Possess advanced Respiratory credentials (i.e., RPFT, ACCS, NPS, SDS) from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

• Demonstrates a commitment to promoting diversity in the curriculum as appropriate.

• Member of the AARC.

Additional Information:

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Application Instructions:

Starting rate of pay is $1,291 per credit hour. Positions are MCCC Unit eligible.

Visit our Web Site at www.qcc.edu/human-resources for information about our positions.

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Quinsigamond Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you don't have access to a computer, please visit Human Resources Office Monday- Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

Quinsigamond Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office 508-854-2883 or humanresources@qcc.mass.edu.