Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education

Who Are We: San Joaquin Valley College prepares graduates for professional success by offering Baccalaureate and Associate of Science Degrees and Certificates of Completion in business, medical and technical career fields. We help students achieve success by providing them with "hands-on" training that uses the technologies and processes that are used in the field, allowing them to build their confidence while they "learn by doing". Our focus is to help change the lives of our students for the better through education. That's more than our purpose; it's our promise to you and our students!

What we're looking for: Director of Clinical Education Respiratory Therapy at our Temecula CAMPUS.

Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director (PD), the Director of Clinical Education (DCE), is responsible for assuring effective clinical instruction for Respiratory Therapy students and Clinical Instructors. The DCE will enforce campus policies as related to the student clinical skills manual and other institutional policies and procedures.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $85,000-$95,000 per year. Our benefits program for full-time colleagues includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending and health savings accounts. You will accrue two to three weeks of paid vacation your first five years with eleven paid holidays. We offer state-compliant sick leave, disability insurance, and company-paid life insurance. We offer a 401k profit-sharing plan with a discretionary match and tuition assistance to employees.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience - Must possess a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree with a Master's degree preferred in education or a related field. Required degree(s) must be from institutions accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting agencies. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions are recognized only if equivalence has been established and provided. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of administrative experience.

• RRT credential (issued by NBRC)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in California
• Background investigation and drug screen
• AHA BLS Provider Certified required
• BLS Instructor Certified preferred

• A minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with a minimum of two (2) years working in clinical respiratory care
• A minimum of two (2) years experience teaching either as faculty in a CoARC accredited program or as a clinical Instructor/preceptor for students of such program.

NOTE: an Instructor card is equivalent to the BLS CPR and First Aid cards and can be presented singly for compliance.