Start Date: August 2025

Programmatic Accreditation – Clinical Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee all clinical education experiences.
• Ensure clinical sites provide quality learning experiences that meet CoARC standards.
• Maintain current clinical affiliation agreements and establish new partnerships as needed.
• Orient, train, and serve as a liaison to clinical preceptors and site coordinators.
• Supervise and assess students in clinical settings through direct observation, evaluation tools, and feedback from clinical staff.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures, including clinical syllabi and student handbooks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical hours, evaluations, and competencies.
• Ensure compliance with all CoARC standards and participate in accreditation self-study and site visit preparation.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional discipline, clinical practices, and accreditation policies.
• Attend programmatic workshops and training as necessary (CoARC Key Personnel Training).

Instruction

• Classroom instructional hours as assigned (Projected 2025-2026 Academic Year: A&P, Med Term, Pathophysiology)
• Prepare classroom syllabi for assigned courses following approved guidelines
• Prepare lectures and design tests and projects for assigned courses
• Advise and help students who need after-class assistance
• Utilize Canvas in courses and actively engage with students through that platform

Curriculum

• Build new curriculum and content as needed
• Emphases on the development, delivery, and ongoing assessment of clinical education
• Develop clinical syllabi & course descriptions
• Participate and chair Program Advisory Committees

Personnel

• Provide effective leadership and support for clinical faculty and affiliates
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide feedback, follow-up, and training as necessary
• Complete schedules and approve time off
• Assist with hiring and training of new RT faculty

Other Duties

• Partner with Admissions & Marketing to identify & participate in recruitment opportunities
• Attend student events (orientation, graduation, Campus Visit Days, etc.)
• Co-chair quarterly department meetings and supply minutes
• Participate in program goals for IAIP
• Participate in professional development and faculty development activities
• Contribute to Campus Leadership meetings & initiatives

Requirements:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy or related field
• Minimum of four years’ (FT) work experience as an RRT with a minimum of two as a clinical Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum two (2) years' experience teaching either as a faculty member or clinical instructor/preceptor for a CoARC accredited respiratory care program
• Current credential/ State license in field

Disclaimer
South Hills School of Business & Technology is currently in the process of seeking CoARC accreditation for a respiratory care program. However, South Hills School of Business & Technology can provide no assurance that accreditation will be granted by the CoARC. South Hills School of Business & Technology is fully accredited to grant the Associate Degree in Specialized Technology under the Pennsylvania Department of Education & Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges. This position is contingent upon successfully obtaining CoARC approval.

To Apply: Send cover letter and résumé (with evidence of work experience) to Natalie Beaver, Director of Education, at: employment@southhills.edu.