Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction and Student SupportThe program chair supports teaching and learning by:
- Teaching up to eighteen (18) semester contact hours each semester in either curriculum, continuing education, or business and industry settings.
- Managing instructional syllabi, learning materials, and clinical learning environments in collaboration with clinical partners.
- Planning and delivering accessible, high-quality instruction aligned with course, program, and student learning outcomes.
- Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment through the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) principles.
- Overseeing formative and summative student evaluation methods that are used throughout the curriculum, are appropriate to the delivery modality, and align with the progression of course outcomes.
- Employing a proactive advising model aligned with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) core values.
- Supporting students’ understanding of the importance of transferable skills for success in college, careers, and the workforce.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance and grades and submitting required course documentation accurately and promptly.
- Empowering students to make informed decisions by providing accurate, quality academic and career information about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and transfer requirements.
External RelationsThe program chair builds partnerships and community connections by:
- Fostering opportunities for communities of interest (employers, clinical partners, alums, and students) to provide input into program decisions.
- Assisting with experiential learning opportunities, including clinical placements.
- Supporting recruitment and outreach efforts through program publications, websites, and community engagement.
Specialized FunctionsThe program chair must complete the following functions to fulfill the role:
- Orchestrate and maintain institutional compliance with SACSCOC and the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) programmatic accreditation standards.
- Foster and sustain partnerships with healthcare and wellness professionals to support experiential learning. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience Requirements
Additional competencies include:• Exhibiting skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives while managing time, resources, and deadlines.
- Applying knowledge and practical ability in student, career, and workforce development.
- Displaying comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, including coaching, mentoring, advising, and academic progression.
- Showing commitment to excellence within the learning environment and workplace.
Education and Experience Requirements• Master's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field from an institutionally accredited institution.
- Hold an active, unencumbered Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and North Carolina license.
- Have a minimum of four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
- Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARCaccreditedrespiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.
- Have completed the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program or be willing to complete it after being hired.
- At least one (1) year of project management experience with stakeholder collaboration.
Preferred Education and Experience• Have AHA instructor status in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP instructor status.
- At least one (1) year of experience in a key personnel position at a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
- At least one (1) year of experience teaching distance learning using learning management systems and digital engagement tools.
- At least one (1) year of experience with student engagement software.
- Completion of professional or course development certification(s) from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), Quality Matters (QM), or Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), or similar professional development organizations.
Additional Information Physical RequirementsThe program chair must manage the following physical requirements of the job:
- Environment Working in an office, classroom, lab, or clinical learning environment, typically indoors, with moderate noise levels. May involve irregular hours and online work. Responsibility for maintaining safe, compliant, and functional learning spaces.
- Physical Effort Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying (up to thirty pounds); general manual dexterity; operation of instructional and office equipment; and extended computer use.
- Mental Requirements Ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze information, work with numerical data, maintain confidentiality, and evaluate programs, services, and personal effectiveness.
Schedule and Travel• Schedule Presence on campus and/or at clinical, medical, business, and industry locations as required for teaching, learning, and administrative responsibilities.
- Travel Local travel between campuses and community sites is required. Limited out-of-state travel for professional development, training, conferences, and workshops.
Related ResponsibilitiesThe following are the other responsibilities of the program chair role:
- Participating in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees.
- Assisting with inventory management and oversight of labs and designated facilities.
- Attending commencement and supporting institutional activities.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Science and Wellness Programs, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness.
Equity in Learning and EmploymentEquity and belonging are crucial to who we are as an institution. The College celebrates diversity and inclusion, embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, age, socio-economic status, ability or attributes (visible and invisible), neurodiversity, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, veterans, and first-generation college students.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Evidence of U.S. work authorization is required. It is the prospective employee's responsibility to obtain initial and ongoing authorization to work in the U.S., and Mitchell Community College will not provide sponsorship for U.S. employment.Benefits Summary of Benefits
Mitchell Community College offers a variety of benefits to meet the individual needs and goals of its employees. Below is a summary of benefits available to full-time employees.
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts (health and/or dependent care)
- retirement plan
- leave (faculty earn sick leave; staff earn sick and vacation leave)
- professional development
- supplemental insurance plans
- additional investment plans
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- additional benefits