This is a professional/technical position that reports directly to the Program Director. It involves both administrative support responsibilities associated with the program, and instructional responsibilities as appropriate within the program. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and sometimes the coordination of multiple projects or simultaneous functions. Frequently called upon to resolve complex problems within the program where recognized principles may be inadequate to determine a course of action. Regularly required to work cooperatively with other allied health programs and to communicate with other areas, both in and out of the college, in order to meet the needs of students, the community, and the profession.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures governing selection and progression of students through the program.
• Assists with the drafting of promotional materials used to attract students into the program.
• Assists with the development of the curriculum framework for integration of clinical skills throughout the curriculum.
• Assists in assembling and compiling all materials required for accreditation of the program.
• Assists in disseminating the above information to the appropriate recipients at the College (administrators, counselors and program students) and outside the College (national accrediting body and each clinical affiliate).
• Assists with the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of students via student surveys and employer surveys in order to continuously improve the instructional framework.
• Assists in identifying the adjunct instructors to be utilized within the program.
• Teaches courses within the first and second year of the curriculum in order to assure program continuity (courses not to exceed half of the standard teaching contract on a term by term basis).
• Travels to clinical sites and acts as liaison between affiliate partners and the college while overseeing student clinical assignments, verifying student attendance logs, and verifying required program clinical competency checks, while addressing any potential affiliate/student issues.
• Assists with maintaining currency of student clinical handbook for the program.
• Acts as liaison between Polk State College and the health community.

• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, faculty and staff of the College. Significant consultation is expected for problems requiring judgment and tact to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Eligibility for Florida licensure in the profession required.

Working Conditions:

Travel may be required -- primarily day travel within Polk county, but may require overnight travel as well.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P15. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree is required.
• Complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program within a year of hire.
• Additional education, licensures, certifications or other credentials may be required depending on program area.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)2.

• Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license;
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty,
  member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/
  preceptor for students of such programs.
• Must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program within a year of hire.

Preferred Experience:

• Three-years (3) of clinical educational experience in the professional discipline is preferred. Other experience as required by related accrediting agency.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will be open until filled.

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.