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Clinical Instructor, Respiratory Therapy Program
The clinical instructor will be a key member of the respiratory therapy program, responsible for delivering clinical and laboratory instruction to undergraduate students as part of a collaborative team.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Dept of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Preferred:
N/A
Essential Duties
N/A
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: including the following along with other duties as assigned to support the team and organization.
- Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision to respiratory therapy students in assigned healthcare settings, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
- Facilitate student application of classroom knowledge to clinical practice, including patient assessment, airway management, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
- Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting using established program and accreditation standards; provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Ensure student compliance with clinical site policies, professional standards, and all safety and infection control protocols.
- maintain appropriate student-to-instructor ratios in accordance with accreditation and institutional requirements.
- Collaborate with program faculty to support student progression and address performance concerns.
- Complete and submit required documentation, including clinical evaluations, attendance records, and incident reports, in a timely manner.
- Server as a liaison between the college and clinical affiliates, supporting strong partnerships with healthcare organizations.
- Model professional behavior, ethical practice, and effective communication in alignment with program expectations and industry standards.
- Participate in program orientation, required training, and periodic faculty meetings as needed.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance and grade reports.
- Make recommendations to the clinical education coordinator and program coordinator for supplies, equipment, and equipment repairs.
- Assume responsibility for being familiar with and adhering to all policies of the college.
- Attend specialized training activities that enhance job performance.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
- Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college.
- Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member – students, staff, and faculty – are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to use our true and authentic self
and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences.
Physical Demands
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Workplace Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
- The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
- The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
- The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
- The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Workplace Environment:
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.
- Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/31/2026
Close Date
04/21/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If you need assistance, please contact HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.
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