Respiratory Therapy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty)

Location: Denver, CO Campus: On-Site

Schedule: Part-Time (Approx. 32 Hours/Week) Day Shift

Hiring Range: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour

The Career Pivot You’ve Been Looking For

Are you a seasoned RRT ready to step away from the bedside and into the classroom? At Pima Medical Institute’s Denver campus, we turn clinical experts into elite educators. As a Respiratory Therapy Instructor, you will serve as a mentor and guide for students entering this high-demand field. Whether you are leading a lecture on pulmonary mechanics or supervising a blood gas lab, your real-world experience will be the foundation of our students' success.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Develop and deliver daily lesson plans, lectures, and hands-on laboratory demonstrations that meet CoARC and ABHES curriculum goals.
• Student Success: Track student performance and implement retention strategies to maintain a target 80% success rate across all classes.
• Clinical Excellence: Evaluate student performance in laboratory settings, ensuring they master the technical skills required for clinical rotations.
• Mentorship & Advising: Meet with students to discuss academic progress, provide curriculum advising, and encourage professional development.
• Administrative Integrity: Maintain accurate attendance and grade records, submitting final evaluations on time and in accordance with institutional policy.
• Community Connection: Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and medical office visits to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce.

Who You Are

• A Clinical Expert: You have a deep understanding of respiratory care and can explain complex physiological concepts in a way that is easy for beginners to grasp.
• A Dedicated Mentor: You take pride in watching students succeed and are willing to provide the extra support needed to help them reach the finish line.
• Highly Organized: You understand that in an accredited program, documentation (attendance, grades, and early alerts) is essential for compliance and student retention.
• An Engaging Communicator: You are comfortable speaking in front of a group and can manage a classroom environment with professionalism and authority.

Minimum Requirements

• Credentialing: Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational (clinical) experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Education: Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR four (4) years of relevant job-related training.
• Technical Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint is essential for lectures) and Google Workspace.
• Teaching (Preferred): One year of teaching experience in a CoARC-accredited program is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $34.11 – $42.63 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Health & Wellness: Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance at ~32 hours/week.
• Colorado Protections: Includes Colorado Paid Sick/Leave (PSL), Public Health Emergency Leave, and PTO.