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Respiratory Therapist (RT) Instructor (Part-time)

Pima Medical Institute • Part-time • DENVER, Colorado, United States • 5d ago

Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty)

Location: Denver, CO | Campus: On-Site

Schedule: Part-Time (Approx. 32 Hours/Week) | Day Shift

Hiring Range: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour

The Career Pivot You’ve Been Looking For

Are you a seasoned RRT ready to step away from the bedside and into the classroom? At Pima Medical Institute’s Denver campus, we turn clinical experts into elite educators. As a Respiratory Therapy Instructor, you will serve as a mentor and guide for students entering this high-demand field. Whether you are leading a lecture on pulmonary mechanics or supervising a blood gas lab, your real-world experience will be the foundation of our students' success.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership: Develop and deliver daily lesson plans, lectures, and hands-on laboratory demonstrations that meet CoARC and ABHES curriculum goals.
Student Success: Track student performance and implement retention strategies to maintain a target 80% success rate across all classes.
Clinical Excellence: Evaluate student performance in laboratory settings, ensuring they master the technical skills required for clinical rotations.
Mentorship & Advising: Meet with students to discuss academic progress, provide curriculum advising, and encourage professional development.
Administrative Integrity: Maintain accurate attendance and grade records, submitting final evaluations on time and in accordance with institutional policy.
Community Connection: Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and medical office visits to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce.

Who You Are

A Clinical Expert: You have a deep understanding of respiratory care and can explain complex physiological concepts in a way that is easy for beginners to grasp.
A Dedicated Mentor: You take pride in watching students succeed and are willing to provide the extra support needed to help them reach the finish line.
Highly Organized: You understand that in an accredited program, documentation (attendance, grades, and early alerts) is essential for compliance and student retention.
An Engaging Communicator: You are comfortable speaking in front of a group and can manage a classroom environment with professionalism and authority.

Minimum Requirements

Credentialing: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational (clinical) experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
Education: Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR four (4) years of relevant job-related training.
Technical Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint is essential for lectures) and Google Workspace.
Teaching (Preferred): One year of teaching experience in a CoARC-accredited program is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly Pay: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour.
Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!
Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
Health & Wellness: Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at ~32 hours/week.
Colorado Protections: Includes Colorado Paid Sick/Leave (PSL), Public Health Emergency Leave, and PTO.

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