Academic Director RESP

**Compensation:**$76,580.00 - $87,823.00 CS122**Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Regular**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Position Summary**The Respiratory Care Program Director (PD) is responsible for all aspects of the program, both administrative and educational. Administrative aspects include: fiscal planning, continuous review and analysis, planning and development, and the overall effectiveness of the program. Educational responsibilities include: teaching, curriculum development and review, scheduling etc. Compliance of accreditation standards is also a critical aspect of the PD role. In addition the PD will supervise other program personnel. The PD must have regular and consistent contact with students and program faculty. Must be committed to serving a culturally diverse student population. The Respiratory Care Program Director is a member of the Division of Sciences, Health, Engineering and Math and will participate in the full range of departmental, division and college activities that are expected of all staff members. Work is performed within the general parameters of institutional policy, and other professional or legal requirements. This is a staff position with 12 month responsibilities and includes a comprehensive benefits package.**Duties & Responsibilities*** Oversee and ensure the quality of the Respiratory Care Program.* Supervise and mentor department faculty.* Support program by recruiting, training and retaining qualified faculty.* Evaluate faculty performance in accordance with SFCC policies.* Facilitate implementation and coordination of respiratory care curriculum including development, updates and revisions required to reflect changes in the practice of competent respiratory care and local employer requirements of entry level RRTs to promote student success.* Maintain program assessment and accreditation processes.* Develop and maintain department budget to provide appropriate resources for program.* Oversee respiratory care classroom, laboratory and equipment.* Lead departmental coordination and meetings; Prepare and schedules meetings.* Work with Advisory Committee and Medical Director to ensure success of the students and program.* Advocate for student success by coordinating, creating and assessing recruitment, advising, retention and placement efforts.* Coordinate with Marketing and Public Relations Department in the promotion of the program.* Collaborate in curriculum planning and problem solving with other program/SFCC faculty.* Coordinate with bachelor completion programs to create articulation agreements and smooth transitions for SFCC graduates.* Participate in college wide activities and committees.* Promote a learning community environment.* Maintain professional competence.* Support the mission, values and goals of SFCC, the Division of Science Health, Engineering and Math and the respiratory care program.* Assist the Director of Clinical Education with the respiratory care program simulation lab experience and clinical experiences including outreach to clinical affiliates and call for clinical rotations.* Although the above are typical of the duties and responsibilities normally performed, additional duties and responsibilities requiring the same or lesser skills, knowledge and dexterity may be required.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** The wide range of respiratory care practice;* Adult learning education theory and application, teaching methodology, and course and curriculum development;* Program management and administration;* Supervisory methods and techniques;* Budget formulation and administration.* Skill in:* Respiratory care clinical practices and procedures;* Oral and written communication;* Human relations.* Ability to:* Facilitate and evaluate implementation of accreditation requirements and curriculum;* Supervise faculty and staff* Analyze multifaceted data;* Facilitate group processes.**Work Hours*** 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday. Weekend and evening work may be required occasionally.**Physical Demands*** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* 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.* Travel will be required both in and out of state.* Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.* Approximate percentages of other activities:* Standing 30%* Walking 20%* Sitting 35%* Driving 15%**Instructions to Applicants:**Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:* Resume* Cover Letter* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire.)**Best Consideration Date:** [10/27/2025]**Minimum Qualifications:****Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in a related field* Seven years of related work experience from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education* OR* Masters degree in a related field* Five years of related work experience from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education* Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license or be eligible for a state license* Experience must include a minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care* Additionally, a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor is required.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Advanced experience in the respiratory field including certifications in adult critical care, neonatal/pediatrics, pulmonary function testing, sleep disorders, home care, rehab, etc* Previous experience as a Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education or Program Director in an accredited respiratory care program**Additional Comments to Applicants:**Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC’s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.**EEO Statement:**As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.**ADA Statement:**The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans #J-18808-Ljbffr