Part-Time Clinical Instructor - Macon, GA, United States - Middle Georgia State University

Description

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia.

MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus.

Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties.

The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position provides clinical supervision to Middle Georgia State University Respiratory Therapy students placed in area healthcare facilities and laboratories.

This is a part-time clinical instructor position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct supervision of Respiratory Therapy students in the clinical setting.
• Provides and/or coordinates clinical teaching activities in the hospital/clinical setting to include student assignments, clinical supervision and student evaluation.
• Participates in skill lab demonstrations and practice.
• Provides and coordinates clinical teaching activities in the community as needed.
• Evaluates students on professional behavior (appearance/dress code, attitude, cooperation, communication skills).
• Plans and conducts regular student conferences.
• Engages and nurtures students in and beyond the classroom.
• Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Works with students in patient care areas to assist them in meeting their clinical objectives.
• Ensures that students are meeting their clinical objectives.
• Mentors students regarding clinical progression.
• Completes and collates clinical evaluations of students at their clinical site.
• Regularly discusses and reports student progress to Director of Clinical Education (DCE).
• Properly documents student absences, clinical incidences, disciplinary problems, and any changes in clinical site activities and availability.
• Utilizes the MGA Respiratory Therapy clinical assessment system for time clocking and evaluation.
• Adheres to assigned clinical and laboratory schedules.
• Maintains professional work relationships with community and clinical sites through attending inservice training, updating policies and procedures, and by providing student lists to clinical agencies.
• Serves on the Respiratory Therapy Program advisory committee.
• Participates in professional workshops, conferences, and other educational offerings to promote growth, broaden knowledge and skills, and to improve the quality of Respiratory Care education.

Required Qualifications

• RRT credential
• Current state RCP license
• Bachelor of Science degree required
• Current AARC membership
• Must meet all regulatory and corporate qualifications to hold the position
• Must attend all orientation and professional development as required
• Position requires travel to clinical sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience in respiratory therapy preferred
• Current CPR certification; ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred
• Experience in adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care preferred
• Prior teaching experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction at Middle Georgia State University.
• English reading, writing, and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy and andragogy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to drive to clinical sites.
• Ability to work in the clinical setting as a respiratory therapist for 8-12 hours as scheduled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Other Information

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:


CORE VALUES:
Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning