Adjunct Faculty, Respiratory Therapy

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

PAF/Position Details

Position Details
Position Title 
 Adjunct Faculty, Respiratory Therapy
Position Status 
 Adjunct
Tenure 
 Non-Tenured
Rank 
 Lecturer

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 Adjunct faculty member to teach one or more classes in the Respiratory Therapy program for the St. Augustine site.
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University's Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission as a Catholic and Lasallian institution of higher education.

-Teach one or more classes in a designated area
-Monitor the quality of laboratory equipment and replace or repair any defective items
- Set up the laboratory facility in preparation for a lab experience
-Assist students in performing the necessary skills being taught during the session
-Evaluate students' capability to demonstrate the skill being taught.
Minimum Qualifications 
 -BS (preferably in respiratory therapy)
-RRT credentials from the AZNational Board of Respiratory Care

-Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience (preferably in a critical care setting)
Preferred Qualifications 
 -Experience as a preceptor or clinical educator

-Teaching experience as a clinical and/or faculty instructor in a respiratory therapy program
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Part-time; as needed basis;; approximately 7 hours per week

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 F00428
Posting Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 No
Special Instructions Summary

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.