instructor or assistant professor, respiratory therapy

Position Information

Posting Number F0513 This position is open to Open to All Applicants Job Title INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPY Position Title/Rank INSTRUCTOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPY Department Allied Health Position Type Faculty Employment Status Full-Time-Faculty Salary Minimum - $58,760.00 per 9 months Open Date 11/18/2025 Close Date 12/08/2025 Open Until Filled No Effective Date of Employment

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary
This is a full-time position which includes teaching 18 contact hours per regular semester and other core faculty responsibilities.

Occasional nights and weekends may be required for advising, registration, recruiting, or other special events.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met.

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.

Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.

Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

• OR*** Bachelor's degree in any field AND an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline via a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the field.

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and State licensure.

Preferred Qualifications
Successful college teaching experience is preferred.

Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.

Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.

Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.

Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Job Duties
Job Duty

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.

Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.

Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.

Job Duty

Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.

Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.

Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students' work and the possibility of improvement.

Assist in academic advising of declared majors.

Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.

Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need.

Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.

Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes.

Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Job Duty

Participate in the self-evaluation process.

Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the Department Chair.

Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.

Job Duty

Serve on committees.

Accept special assignments occasionally.

Participate in scheduled institutional activities which include convocation and graduation ceremonies.

Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings.

Participate in College-related activities such as registration and selection of faculty.

Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.

Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities.

Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar.

Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.