Job description

Salary: See Position Description

Location: Kingman, AZ

Job Number: 13-01502

Department: Health Professions

About MCC
Located about 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mohave Community College is a comprehensive community college serving Mohave County in the northwest portion of the State of Arizona and its neighboring communities in California, Nevada, and Utah. With over 13,000 students each year on campuses in Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and Colorado City, and an extensive online education program, MCC’s mission is to serve our communities, empowering students to succeed through innovative pathways and quality education.

Description

Shape the Future of Respiratory Care – Lead. Inspire. Educate.

Mohave College is seeking an innovative, intellectual, diverse, experienced, motivated, and inspiring professional to serve as Faculty, Clinical Coordinator/Director of Clinical Education in our Respiratory Care program. This is an incredible opportunity for an innovative professional committed to sharing their expertise and passion for the field.

We’re looking for a motivated and dedicated individual who will guide, mentor, and instruct Respiratory Care students, preparing them to become highly skilled and respected practitioners. In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with clinical partners, ensure exceptional clinical experiences, and play a vital role in shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.

If you’re passionate about education, driven to inspire future respiratory therapists, and ready to make a lasting impact – Mohave College invites you to join us and lead the way in excellence.
This is a 12-month position.

See more details here.

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are an innovative and experienced professional who brings both clinical expertise and a passion for teaching.
• You are intellectually curious and committed to staying current in the field of Respiratory Care and healthcare education.
• You are highly motivated and dedicated to preparing students for successful, impactful careers as skilled and respected respiratory care practitioners.
• You have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple clinical partnerships while ensuring quality student experiences.
• You are an inspiring mentor who leads with integrity, compassion, and a genuine desire to see students succeed.
• You are committed to the mission of Mohave College and passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our students and community.

What you’ll love about us:

• We create the future by cultivating relentless curiosity in our students and each other to unlock new opportunities and break barriers. We take risks, adapt to oncoming challenges and opportunities, and engineer new ideas as we learn together from our mistakes and successes.
• We engage fearlessly, bringing passion and energy to our work by dreaming big, being bold, having fun, and fostering a caring environment. Celebrating each other and our results with enthusiasm makes our work meaningful and exciting.
• We build together. Our individual differences and backgrounds strengthen our teams, where we seek input and ensure every voice is heard. We amplify our impact when we empower each other to take ownership and work together toward a common vision.
• We live authentically, being our best when we share information openly, create clarity, invite stakeholders to participate in decision-making, and communicate with the utmost respect.
• We care! We care about our students, our communities, and each other, finding ways to actively engage and invest in the success of those we serve.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA –see more detailed information here.
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year – Staff
  • 18 hours per year – 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year – 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days – Staff
  • 26 days – 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days – 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave – 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System)
• Remote/Hybrid work
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards MCC courses)
• Summer hours – 4-day work week

Typical Duties

1. Direct the Respiratory Therapy clinical education through the instruction of students to ensure training of quality patient care.
2. – Evaluate the effectiveness and performance of clinical instructors.
3. – Visit clinical facilities, and provide guidance and counseling with regard to teaching practices.
4. – Ensure students receive technical instruction from instructors at clinical sites.
5. – Ensure all students receive medical physician contacts .
6. – Develop guidelines for students to maintain physician interaction in the clinical seeing.
7. – Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a clinical assignment for students.
8. – Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.
9. – Conduct orientation for students to each clinical education site.
10. – Monitor competency evaluations and review clinical records with students.
11. – Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs .
12. – Instructs students in both classroom theory and learning laboratory.
13. – Collaborate with Director, Respiratory Care to prepare lecture plans and materials.
14. – Provide feedback to students.
15. – Coordinate the clinical education for the Respiratory Care program (s), to include clinical faculty schedules.
16. – Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.
17. – Recommend changes to the Director, Respiratory Care.
18. – Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies .
19. – Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
20. – Collaborate with public and community respiratory care agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Baccalaureate degree from an academic institute accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S
• Graduate of an CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program recognized by the U.S.
• Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and current state license.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) State license
• Four (4) years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist of which at least two (2) year must include experience in clinical respiratory care
• Two (2) years of experience in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program, either as an appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.
• CoARC Key Personnel Training Program
• Must hold current license, certification or other designation as required by local, state or federal laws to work in the respiratory therapy field.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability (Intermediate Level) –Works effectively while not losing sight of quality standards. Takes personal responsibility for his own mistakes or those of the department. Takes responsibility for own behavior and the related results. Communicates clearly to stakeholders when deadlines and agreements cannot be fulfilled.
• Ethics and Integrity(Intermediate Level) –Demonstrates respect for all team members regardless of individual capabilities, agendas, opinions or needs. Directs others towards behavior based on accepted social and ethical codes. Limits information sharing to only those entitled to it. Takes responsibility for and is transparent in his/her own actions.
• Innovation and Creative Thinking(Intermediate Level) –Takes “smart” risks including trying new and different ways to get the job done. unique ideas. Integrates input and ideas from different sources to share information and or explore opportunities. Brainstorms and encourages new ideas and solutions. Develops new approaches or programs that prove to be effective.
• Leadership(Intermediate Level) –Understands how organizations work and ably maneuvers and executes within the organizational structure and networks. Understands and supports organizational policies, procedures and systems, reconciling ambiguities and deficiencies. Works cooperatively with others, establishes rapport, and is organizationally sensitive. Builds trust through straightforwardness and consistency. Inspires employees to perform at their best. Is informed and knowledgeable about industry trends and organizational initiatives; appropriately aligns skills with organizational initiatives.
• Relationship Building(Intermediate Level) –Maintains composure during stressful or difficult situations. Is collegial in their interactions with team members and campus constituents. Flexes and adapts own communication style to meet the needs of others. Frequently fosters teamwork, cooperation and positive work relationships. Handles conflict constructively.
• Vision(Intermediate Level) –Focuses on innovation and is prepared to experiment. Questions traditional methods and presents innovative products and approaches. Focuses on essentials and does not lose him/herself over details. Able to rise above the daily routine and reflect on it. Looks for people with unusual views and innovative ideas. Recognizes innovative ideas in the team and knows how to connect them.
• Reliability and Commitment(Intermediate Level) –Shows commitment, dedication and accountability in one’s work, and follows through on all projects, goals, aspects of one’s work. Willingly assists team members when necessary. Willingly receives assistance from team members when the situation arises.
• Planning and Organization(Intermediate Level) – Establishes priorities that address the details and timelines needed to achieve the intended results. Handles and delivers multiple projects simultaneously. Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organizing, re-prioritizing and re-planning. Sets daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and or annual project goals, creating specific plans to meet them.

How to apply

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Employee Services office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

1. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state ‘see resume’ on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes:

• If any of the above listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave Community College
Employee Services
1971 Jagerson Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86409