Program Director - Respiratory Therapy

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

Major Responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapy Program Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the Respiratory Therapy program, responsible for all aspects of program operation, continuous quality improvement, accreditation compliance, student success initiatives, faculty supervision, community engagement, and development of internal and external partnerships. This position requires strategic leadership in coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating all components of the Respiratory Therapy program to ensure excellence in respiratory care education.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
2. Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities.
3. University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies.
4. Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor.
5. Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulation, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
6. Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited respiratory therapy courses
2. Read, understand and comply with the University’s mission, the catalog, the University’s policies and procedures, the Staff Handbook and Institutional Effectiveness process.
3. Respond to communications (e-mail, voice mail) on a daily basis.
4. Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
5. Establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.
6. Correlation of clinical education with didactic education using approved curriculum format
7. Periodic revision of course materials and manuals
8. Maintains accreditation; knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures
9. Maintains assurance of effective program operations
10. Manages ongoing program assessment
11. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares/plans budget requests
12. Attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences 
13. Teaches respiratory therapy courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
14. Evaluation and advisement of students in a didactic/clinical setting
15. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues
16. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area
17. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
18. Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact effectively with a diverse student population.
19. Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.
21. Ensure they are in compliance with Title IX of Education Amendments Act of 1972.
22. Support and participate in University Commencement Ceremonies.
23. Participate in the new students’ orientation.
24. Participate in the self-studies and committees conducted by the University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institutions or universities.
• Holds a current registration in Respiratory Therapy. 
• Documents three years clinical experience in the professional discipline. 
• Documents a minimum of two years’ experience as an instructor in a NBRC-accredited program.
• Experience with CoARC Accreditation process.

Job Type

Full-time 

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 12PM to 9PM/ as needed

Benefits: 

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Time

• Jury Duty
• Military Leave
• Personal Leave
• Benefits Continuation (COBRA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Working Conditions

General office working conditions. The noise level is at normal office capacity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently and for extended periods of time, sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment. The employee must lift and/or move up to (10) pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must travel to other campuses, as needed and/or required.

Safety Hazard of the Job

Minimal Hazards.