Job description
Salary: $72,688.00 – $104,025.00 Annually
Location: Eureka – Main Campus
Job Type: Assistant Professor
Job Number: 26-147
Department: Nursing and Healthcare Occupations
Closing Date: 5/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Summary
The successful candidate for this full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, Respiratory Care position will be responsible for teaching and providing effective leadership within the Respiratory Care program. This faculty member will serve as the Program Director (PD) and Primary Instructor for the program. The PD is responsible for communication, ongoing program planning and assessment, fiscal management, provides leadership in developing, conducting, and conducting ongoing assessment of the clinical education program.
College of the Redwoods is committed to helping candidates update their areas of expertise. Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, and holiday clinical hours. This is a full-time 10-month commitment per year, paid over 12 months, which also includes a winter break and spring break.
Qualifications
- Education: Earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by a USDE-recognized agency for an associate degree program (a master’s degree is required for programs offering a bachelor’s or master’s degree).
- Credential & Licensure: Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and a current state license.
- Professional Experience: A minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
- Teaching Experience: 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.
- Training: Must complete the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program (if applicable).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- College teaching experience.
- Course development experience, as well as experience with course learning management software.
Start Date: Fall 2026
You will need the following information to complete the online process:
- Letter of introduction expressing interest in the position and describing the candidate’s qualifications.
- Professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Transcripts of all college degrees and courses (unofficial is sufficient for application; official copies will be required of the successful candidate).
- A statement of Teaching Philosophy.
Final 25-26 FACULTY 2 COLA – 78 Parity.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Placement of all faculty will be determined by Class (column) and Step as described below:
Class I: AA + 6 years occupational experience; and BA + 2 years of occupational experience.
Class II: MA; BA + 30 units post BA; BA + 4 years occupational experience; AA + 8 years occupational experience.
Class III: MA with 50 units post BA; BA + 50 units post BA; BA + 6 years occupational experience; AA + 10 years occupational experience.
Class IV: MA with 70 units post BA; BA + 70 units post BA; BA + 8 years occupational experience. 3.9.2.1 For all Classes, all degrees and units must be from regionally accredited (or equivalent) institutions of higher education.
3.9.2.2 For Classes III and IV, all units beyond a Bachelor’s Degree must be upper division or graduate level semester units (or equivalent) earned subsequent to the granting of the Bachelor’s Degree.
3.9.2.3 Nursing faculty and those faculty whose initial assignment is in disciplines the Minimum qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges identifies as “disciplines in which a master’s degree is not generally expected or available” may be credited in class placement for years of full-time, paid occupational experience. 3.9.2.3.1 Full-time, paid occupational experience as an apprentice qualifies for credit toward column placement.
3.9.2.3.2 Experience as a teaching or laboratory assistant does not count towards initial salary placement.
3.9.2.3.3 Experience years as an intern paid or unpaid do not count as occupation years.
3.9.3 Step Placement: Up to seven steps may be credited to a faculty member for prior teaching experience. Maximum step placement for teaching experience is step 7.
3.9.3.1 Credit for college teaching experience will be computed as one step for each one year of experience.
3.9.3.2 Credit for high school teaching experience will be computed as one step for each two years of experience.
3.9.4 Initial salary schedule placement for a faculty member occurs prior to the first day of employment with the District as a faculty member. Documentation of education and of prior work experience that may affect initial class and step placement must be submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 30 days of signing the Initial Employment Agreement. Only work experience completed prior to the first day of employment with the district can be considered. The District shall provide notice to new faculty of this requirement. If documentation is received after the 30 days, changes to step/ class placement will take effect the following semester.
3.9.5 Step Advancement: Faculty will advance one step per year of paid service with the District.
Note: Non-U.S. citizens who cannot provide evidence of authorization to work in the U.S. are ineligible for this position. The Redwoods Community College District does not sponsor non-U.S. citizens to work in the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Statement
The Redwoods Community College District is committed to equal employment opportunity and to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable educational and work environment. The Governing Board supports the intent of the California Legislature to ensure that community colleges build a climate of acceptance and inclusion and that employment opportunities are equalized for all individuals.
It is the policy of College of the Redwoods not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and its employment practices.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
College of the Redwoods is committed to equal employment opportunity in its employment and encourages applications from underrepresented group members.
ADA Accommodation Notice
Applicants and nominees who believe they are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and require accommodation during any part of the interview or selection process must submit a written request with documentation at least five business days prior to the date of need of the accommodation via e-mail to: College of the Redwoods Human Resources at [email protected].
How to apply
Application here. After viewing the Job Description, click the ‘Apply’ tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information.
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete.
Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process. unless otherwise noted.
All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Faculty applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency.
FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S.
For technical assistance, please contact NEOED’s Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: [email protected] if your needing help with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
College of the Redwoods is committed to equal opportunity in its employment and encourages application from underrepresented group members (women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.)
