Respiratory Therapy, Program Chair

JOB
The Program Chair, Respiratory Therapy serves as the academic leader for the Respiratory Therapy program by providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within discipline area; maintains student support hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs; and collaborates with educational partners and partners with other areas of the College to ensure that the discipline area is meeting the needs of students and the academic partners. The Program Chair reports to the Dean of Health and Wellness Programs.Salary will commensurate with experience and education.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Leadership and PlanningThe program chair leads the respiratory therapy program initiatives and strategic planning efforts by: •Representing the respiratory therapy assistant program in the College planning processes and making sound, data-informed decisions.•Ensuring continuity of the College's mission through the respiratory therapy assistant curricula, course offerings, and learning opportunities.•Evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the respiratory therapy assistant program in relation to community and workforce needs.Personnel ManagementThe program chair supports faculty and staff effectiveness by: • Establishing and sustaining productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.• Ensuring full- and part-time faculty are oriented and mentored in assigned roles and responsibilities.Instruction and Student SupportThe program chair supports teaching and learning by: • Teaching up to eighteen (18) semester contact hours each semester in either curriculum, continuingeducation, or business and industry settings.• Managing instructional syllabi, learning materials, and clinical learning environments in collaboration withclinical partners.• Planning and delivering accessible, high-quality instruction aligned with course, program, and studentlearning outcomes.• Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment through the application of Universal Design forLearning (UDL) and Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) principles.• Overseeing formative and summative student evaluation methods that are used throughout thecurriculum, are appropriate to the delivery modality, and align with the progression of course outcomes.• Employing a proactive advising model aligned with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)core values.• Supporting students’ understanding of the importance of transferable skills for success in college,careers, and the workforce.• Maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance and grades and submitting required coursedocumentation accurately and promptly.• Empowering students to make informed decisions by providing accurate, quality academic and careerinformation about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and transfer requirements.Institutional EffectivenessThe program chair contributes to continuous improvement efforts by: • Engaging in institutional effectiveness processes and college- and state-wide initiatives, including programreview, grants, strategic planning, guided pathways, and regional and programmatic accreditation.• Assisting with student learning outcomes assessment and using data to enhance teaching and learning.• Collaborating on accreditation outcomes, including analysis and use of licensure pass rates, completionrates, and job placement data to inform program decisions and continuous improvement, and sharesresults with communities of interest.• Pursuing professional development activities annually and remaining current in nursing education andpractice.• Championing the College's retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives.External RelationsThe program chair builds partnerships and community connections by: • Fostering opportunities for communities of interest (employers, clinical partners, alums, and students) toprovide input into program decisions.• Assisting with experiential learning opportunities, including clinical placements.• Supporting recruitment and outreach efforts through program publications, websites, and communityengagement.Specialized FunctionsThe program chair must complete the following functions to fulfill the role: • Orchestrate and maintain institutional compliance with SACSCOC and the Commission on Accreditationfor Respiratory Care (CoARC) programmatic accreditation standards.• Foster and sustain partnerships with healthcare and wellness professionals to support experiential learning.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical RequirementsThe program chair must manage the following physical requirements of the job: • EnvironmentWorking in an office, classroom, lab, or clinical learning environment, typically indoors, with moderatenoise levels. May involve irregular hours and online work. Responsibility for maintaining safe, compliant,and functional learning spaces.• Physical EffortAbility to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying (up to thirty pounds);general manual dexterity; operation of instructional and office equipment; and extended computer use.• Mental RequirementsAbility to exercise sound judgment, analyze information, work with numerical data, maintainconfidentiality, and evaluate programs, services, and personal effectiveness.Schedule and Travel• SchedulePresence on campus and/or at clinical, medical, business, and industry locations as required for teaching,learning, and administrative responsibilities.• TravelLocal travel between campuses and community sites is required. Limited out-of-state travel forprofessional development, training, conferences, and workshops.Related ResponsibilitiesThe following are the other responsibilities of the program chair role: • Participating in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees.• Assisting with inventory management and oversight of labs and designated facilities.• Attending commencement and supporting institutional activities.• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Science and Wellness Programs, or the VicePresident of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness.Equity in Learning and EmploymentEquity and belonging are crucial to who we are as an institution. The College celebrates diversity and inclusion,embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity,sexual/affectional orientation, age, socio-economic status, ability or attributes (visible and invisible),neurodiversity, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, veterans, and first-generationcollege students.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Evidence of U.S. work authorization is required. It is the prospective employee's responsibility to obtain initial and ongoing authorization to work in the U.S., and Mitchell Community College will not provide sponsorship for U.S. employment.