Respiratory Care Clinical Instructor

Odessa College

Odessa, TXPart-timePosted Apr 7, 2026

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Job Description

uation as needed to supplement classroom/lab instruction for the curriculum.

Specific Position Duties
• Supervise and instruct students during clinical rotations.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with healthcare facilities to ensure a quality learning environment.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and clinical activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Stay updated with the latest practices and technologies in respiratory care.
• Teach in a classroom situation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate students.
• Proficient in using clinical equipment and technology.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Minimum Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program (Associate or Bachelor's).
• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline IF associate degree is in Respiratory Care.
• Current CRT/RRT credential from the NBRC.
• Current State Professional License for Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care. (RRT) credential. NOTE: 2-years of specific clinical experience i.e., pediatrics will required for specific course/clinical practice.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as appointed faculty member or as a clinical instructor, or preceptor.

Preferred Qualifications

Annual Salary

Hiring Range

Work Hours

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
A01858P

Job Open Date

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https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/13615

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to mentor and motivate students
  • Proficient in using clinical equipment and technology
  • Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program (Associate or Bachelor's)
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline IF associate degree is in Respiratory Care
  • Current CRT/RRT credential from the NBRC
  • Current State Professional License for Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care
  • (RRT) credential
  • NOTE: 2-years of specific clinical experience i.e., pediatrics will required for specific course/clinical practice
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as appointed faculty member or as a clinical instructor, or preceptor

Benefits

  • Annual Salary

Responsibilities

  • The Part -Time Respiratory Care Clinical Instructor is responsible for teaching and supervising students in clinical settings, ensuring they gain practical experience and knowledge in respiratory care
  • Teach in a classroom situation as needed to supplement classroom/lab instruction for the curriculum
  • Supervise and instruct students during clinical rotations
  • Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
  • Collaborate with healthcare facilities to ensure a quality learning environment
  • Develop and implement lesson plans and clinical activities
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance
  • Stay updated with the latest practices and technologies in respiratory care
  • Teach in a classroom situation
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities


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