To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
 
Pay is $1,294 per credit hour. 

Schedule:

• Adjuncts needed for fall, spring and summer semesters
• Hours/days as needed. 8 hour shifts, 12 hours shifts
• Location: Lab, simulation center and clinical setting
• Supervise first year and second year students

Kirkwood Community College’s Allied Health Department is seeking clinical adjuncts who represent a vital and essential role in the development of students during the clinical rotation. Precepting can be defined as; teaching students the art and science of practice in the healthcare setting. Adjuncts are essential in the process of clinical education to educate and evaluate the required competencies and shape the professional perspectives of students. Clinical Adjuncts teach students how to represent their profession in a positive and professional manner and how to apply their knowledge in clinical situations. Precepting involves investment of time and energy, negotiation and individualization of learning activities, teamwork, coaching, evaluation of performance and required competencies and professional role modeling and guidance.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Provide instruction in discipline.
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.  

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• Degree obtained from an accredited, Respiratory Therapy program. Associates minimum.
• Passed an NBRC Written Registry Examination. Received RRT and current licensure.
• Two years of acute clinical experience. 

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.