Respiratory Therapy Instructor

Respiratory Therapy Instructor Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site Type: Full-Time (40 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday

• Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Department: Respiratory Therapy Program Compensation: $35.66 - $44.57 per hour Position Summary You’ve spent years mastering the art of patient care-navigating high-pressure codes, fine-tuning ventilators, and celebrating victories with your patients. Now, imagine taking all that hard-earned expertise and multiplying its impact! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our San Marcos faculty as a full-time Respiratory Therapy Instructor . In this rewarding academic role, you will deliver classroom lectures, lead high-fidelity lab simulations, and mentor students through complex clinical concepts. As an employee-owner at Pima Medical Institute, your work directly shapes the future of healthcare while building equity in your financial future through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Key Responsibilities

Lecture & Simulation Leadership: Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate hands-on laboratory exercises using modern simulation technology to prepare students for real-world clinical practice. Curriculum Execution: Implement daily lesson plans aligned with program objectives and CoARC accreditation standards; integrate guest speakers and field trips to enrich learning.

Clinical Integration: Coordinate externship opportunities and bridge classroom theory with bedside application. Student Success & Academic Administration: Retention Coaching: Monitor student progress, advise students on academic paths, and provide proactive mentorship to maintain an 80%+ student success rate. Academic Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate student grades, daily attendance records, and course documentation in compliance with institutional policy.

Institutional Involvement: Participate in faculty meetings, Advisory Board meetings, student orientation, and campus graduation ceremonies. Minimum Requirements Credentials & Licensure: Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Active California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as an RRT in a hospital or acute care setting.

Education

Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (or four [4] plus years of direct clinical experience in lieu of degree). Technical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in an accredited respiratory therapy or allied health program.

Compensation

& Employee-Owner Benefits Hiring Range: $35.66 to $44.57 per hour. Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-earn equity in the company without personal financial investment. Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match. Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options. Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.