Respiratory Care Instructor

Overview

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description

The Respiratory Care Instructor position is an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start of January 2026. This position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The respiratory care program will provide quality educational opportunities for students seeking to enter the healthcare arena as respiratory therapists to meet the healthcare needs of the community. The successful candidate will assist in developing the respiratory care program and in gaining accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, CoARC.

Once the program gains accreditation, the successful candidate will teach a broad range of courses in the department with the possibility of day, evening, weekend, or online teaching assignments as assigned. The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, perform the assessment of student learning outcomes, take part in other service and professional development activities, and assist in maintaining CoARC accreditation. This position reports to the Department Head, Allied Health.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an associate’s degree in respiratory care, a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field, a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current Florida license without restrictions by the first date of employment, American Heart BLS card.
• At least four (4) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care, and at least two (2) years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor or preceptor for students of such programs.
• Successful results of a criminal background check and drug screen are required.

Employment Eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in respiratory care and completion of the CoARC Key Personnel Training Program.

Salary Range

$50,708.00 - $56,708.00 for an 11-month contract with a bachelor’s degree or less.

$53,458.00 - $59,458.00 for an 11-month contract with a master’s degree.

$58,208.00 - $64,208.00 for an 11-month contract with a doctorate degree.

(Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.)

Supplemental Materials

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application. The supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by November 30, 2025.

Pay Details

Faculty members hired with less than three years of related experience shall be placed on the salary schedule as follows :

All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to $6,000) for years of credited experience to the annual salary figures above to determine entry salary.

Benefits

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484‑1759.

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