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Adjunct - AY26 Respiratory Therapy Instructor - Associate of Science Program

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PART-TIME POSITION POOL POSTING

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE

ADJUNCT - AY26 RESPIRATORY THERAPY INSTRUCTOR

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: OPENED UNTIL FILLED.

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is the largest community college district in the United States and one of the largest in the world. The LACCD is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students, annually, in 600 associate's degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.

Position:
The LACCD is accepting applications for Respiratory Therapy Instructor, Adjunct position for both East Los Angeles College and Los Angeles Valley College for the 2026 Academic School Year. The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of qualified applicants so that when there is an actual opening at a one of our colleges, the college can then begin their review process by reviewing those applicants. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

The LACCD is seeking dynamic, motivated and diverse candidates for part-time faculty positions to engage and educate our students. Successful candidates will collaborate, communicate and work as professionals with students, staff, faculty and administrators. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants may be offered an interview with Allied Health/Health Occupation Department members. Final determination of part-time Respiratory Therapy Instructor assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and class availability.

Minimum Qualifications (One of the Following Required):

• Bachelor's degree and two years of directly related professional experience; OR
• Associate's degree and six years of directly related professional experience: AND
• A current active California Respiratory Therapy Practitioner license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential held for a minimum of 4 years.
• Resident of California.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution AND
• At least two years of professional experience in respiratory care AND
• At least two years of teaching experience in a clinical or accredited respiratory care program.
• Teaching experience at the community college level both in person and online classes.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (CoARC).
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.
• Experience with curriculum development or program coordination.
• Commitment to equity-minded teaching and professional practices.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of courses in the Respiratory Therapy discipline.
• Develop and deliver curriculum that supports diverse learning styles and promotes equity and inclusion.
• Supervise and evaluate students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in respiratory care, integrating current industry practices into instruction.
• Participate in program development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to support student engagement and success.
• Provide culturally responsive instruction and mentorship to a diverse student population, including students from historically underserved and marginalized communities.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs, which may include evening or weekend assignments.
• Maintain regular and effective contact with students and faculty.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development, department planning, and program review.
• Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, supplies, equipment, and technology that will enhance Respiratory Care offerings.
• Participate, on an ongoing basis, in the development, assessment, and analysis of Respiratory Care student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Assure compliance with the rules and regulations of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB) for the Associate's and Baccalaureate programs to support and maintain successful accreditation.
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs.

COMPENSATION:

The salary schedule for adjunct instructors begins at $86.85 per standard hour, plus an office hour differential of $20.32 per hour for classroom assignments. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential.



APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments.

Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted only if selected for interview(s).

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references;
4. Copies of transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf;
5. Verification of Experience: Uploaded as an Other Document' - Letter on company letterhead stationery indicating:

Dates of employment.

Position title.

State if experience was full or part-time (if part-time, please indicate the weekly percentage or hours worked).

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, Mail or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Equivalency determinations are not conducted for selection of adjunct faculty.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Final determination of part-time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability.



Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For additional information, please contact AcademicJobs@email.laccd.edu.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator


To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2079







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LACCD has served as educator to more than three million students for over 77 years. The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. The District empowers students to identify and complete their goals through educational and support programs that lead to completion of 2 or 4-year degrees, certificates, trans, transfer, or career preparation.

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