Director of Respiratory Therapy (RT)

Shawnee Community College • Ullin, IL • 3d ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13409791

The Director of Respiratory Therapy provides leadership and management to ensure the program maintains successful accreditation and meets academic and clinical standards. The Director oversees curriculum, instruction, assessment, and recruitment, as well as the programs academic and clinical operations. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction; developing and evaluating curricula; conducting program, course, and student outcome assessments; and promoting student success through advising and mentorship. The Director also contributes to the Colleges mission by participating in institutional initiatives, professional development, and community partnerships that foster quality education and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties or Responsibilities

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\ 1.Leadership

Create and sustain a supportive College culture that engages

employees, values diversity, ensures equity, promotes inclusion, and fosters teamwork, accountability, open communication, and shared vision.

Lead the CoARC accreditation and approval process, ensuring

compliance with all accreditation standards and reporting requirements.

Complete accreditation and certification requirements, including

annual reports, self-studies, and preparation for site visits.

Build and maintain clinical partnerships to secure and

coordinate placement sites for student internships and clinical experiences.

Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct

respiratory therapy faculty.

Serve as the initial point of contact for student concerns or

issues within the program.
1. Administration / Management
Develop course schedules in coordination with the Dean of Allied

Health & Nursing.

Maintain effective communication with the Dean, faculty,

students, and CoARC.

Convene regular faculty meetings to support curriculum planning,

implementation, and evaluation.

Redesign and evaluate curricula based on national competencies,

accreditation standards, and emerging respiratory care practices.

Coordinate and host at least two program advisory board meetings

annually, incorporating stakeholder feedback to improve curricula and outcomes.

Collaborate with business, industry, professional, and community

organizations to remain current on trends in respiratory care and allied health education.

Maintain program documentation including syllabi, evaluations,

grades, textbook lists, and student files.

Manage laboratory and simulation equipment, updating and

monitoring inventory.

Represent the program at college events, recruitment activities,

and external meetings.

Conduct assessments of courses, programs, and student learning

outcomes; collect and analyze data on enrollment, completion, job placement, licensure pass rates, and student satisfaction.

Complete comprehensive program reviews and contribute to

continuous improvement plans.

Serve on institutional committees as assigned.

3.Instruction And Student Engagement
Teach courses in the Respiratory Therapy program as needed

(classroom, lab, or clinical settings).

Provide proactive advising and mentorship through regular

in-person or virtual meetings.

Use advising software and documentation tools toguide students

and track academic progress.

Assist students in planning their academic pathway toward

graduation and credentialing.

Promote professional values, clinical reasoning, and ethical

practice in respiratory care.

4.Accountability
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and

guidelines, including CoARC, ICCB, HLC, and institutional requirements.

Align curricula with workforce demands and institutional career

pathways.

Maintain accurate documentation and participate in shared

governance processes for continuous improvement.

5.Fiscal
Develop and monitor the Respiratory Therapy program budget.

Track expenditures, submit requisitions, and process budget

modifications as needed.

Order supplies and equipment aligned with program and student

needs.

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