Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learning environment and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!
Salary is $54,317 to $87,218 commensurate with related work experience and education in accordance with the UFF Bargaining Unit Faculty Salary Schedule listed in Article 26 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
In addition to a competitive salary Seminole State College offers an attractive total rewards package including: a variety of health insurance plan options with wellness incentives, fully paid dental and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement for employees and qualified dependents, numerous professional development opportunities, great work-life balance including time off when the College is closed, 2 paid holidays and paid sick leave. In addition, employees participate in the Florida Retirement System and have several retirement options. The College pays a percentage towards retirement, based on the employee's selected plan. Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service, and gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center.
DESCRIPTION:
This regular full-time Bargaining Unit teaching position is eligible for a continuing contract. The standard contract duration is 228 days, but other contract lengths may be available based on departmental requirements. The position is based at the Altamonte Springs Campus.
The Program Manager/Associate Professor role emphasizes collaboration, involving close work with the Dean and other members of the faculty and industry partners. In addition to teaching Respiratory Care courses and related subjects, the program manager/associate professor will oversee all aspects of the program, providing leadership, vision, and direction in its planning, development, and delivery. The role entails flexible work hours, including days and evenings, as well as travel to clinical sites and college campuses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Program Manager:
1. Develops and implements curriculum for the degree and maintains program specific learning outcomes with an appropriate learning assessment plan.
2. Implements and manages program improvement using learning assessment outcomes, program review and advisory committee input.
3. In conjunction with the Dean, recruits and recommends adjunct faculty, clinical faculty and lab assistant and coordinates orientations and development.
4. Provides support to the admissions office for the recruitment of students and recommends strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and completion.
5. Prepares schedules for each term and projects year long course schedule to enhance the student’s ability to complete the program considering student needs, faculty teaching loads, facilities, and fiscal responsibility.
6. Maintain accreditation of the program through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
7. Serves as the program representative and liaison with NBRC, state and local agencies, business, and industry to ensure that the curriculum reflects current industry standards, according to the CoARC and content to optimize student placement.
8. Works collaboratively with the Dean to develop and maintain a strong and active industry advisory committee and organizes advisory committee meetings minimally twice a year to ensure curriculum that provides students with knowledge and skills aligned with industry needs.
9. In collaboration with other faculty, recommends book adoptions for each course in program.
Professor:
1. Teaches didactic courses, including the elements of instruction such as syllabi in compliance with the SSC master course syllabi, course objectives, tests, student records, course evaluations, and grade reports.
2. Cooperates with the other faculty and medical director to ensure that instruction in the clinical affiliates is coordinated, and that all students receive adequate medical and technical instruction and learning experiences.
3. Incorporates teaching strategies relevant to academic discipline that foster student learning, success, and retention.
4. Maintains required office hours to help students, both individually and in small groups. Counsels students in matters relating to academic progress.
5. Participates in committee work as requested.
6. Develop and implement lab skill, practice and testing of students.
7. Assists in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
8. Maintains current instruction and discipline specific knowledge through professional development, seminars, and conferences.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a minimum of four years’ experience with at least two years in clinical respiratory care.
3. State of Florida RRT license for providing respiratory services, or, if from out-of-state, must be eligible for Florida license and procured prior to hiring.
4. Current CPR certification.
5. Clinical sites may require additional requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Teaching, Leadership and management experience in a higher education or healthcare institution.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:
1. A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction.
2. Strong communication and presentation skills including English reading, writing, and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
3. Excellent leadership, coaching, and motivational skills in a by high-energy, goal-oriented team-based culture, with a focus on accomplishment and results.
4. Demonstrated commitment to technologies which enhance student learning and providing multiple delivery channels for learning.
5. Understanding of emerging technology trends, and business practices and their impact on both college curriculum and the way colleges and their partners do business.
6. Demonstrates professional judgement and a professional and courteous demeanor with the ability to work effectively and positively with fellow team members, and supervisor.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Works in an office/classroom environment.
2. May be required to work flexible hours and days including evening and weekends.
3. Assigned campus may vary.
4. May be required to travel between campuses and other local destinations.
5. May require contact with patients with communicable diseases.
This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
In addition, nothing in this job description changes or diminishes the responsibility and authority of the appropriate Dean or Associate Vice President to evaluate and recommend discipline (if and where necessary) for adjunct faculty.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference.
Conditions of Employment
Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $54,317.00 - $87,218.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT): 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RRT License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person