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Position Number:  Adjunct Instructor Pool - Respiratory Therapy
Classification Title:  Instructor
Working Title:  Adjunct Instructor

Department:  Health Sciences and Administration
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  Dependent on Course and Credentials
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Part-time adjunct instructors in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program within the Department of Health Sciences and Administration deliver high-quality instruction across didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses. Key responsibilities include providing evidence-based teaching, evaluating student performance, fostering a supportive learning environment, and ensuring alignment with course outcomes and accreditation standards. Adjunct instructors work collaboratively with full-time faculty and participate in required training and course meetings to promote student success and maintain overall program quality.

The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

- Earned a Master’s degree in Respiratory Care or closely related discipline from a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
- Valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Active Respiratory Care License in the state of Florida in good standing.
- Relevant respiratory therapy experience, including clinical, academic, and/or managerial roles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred candidates will hold a doctorate degree in an appropriate field of specialization or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution, beyond the required respiratory care degree.

Prior teaching experience in respiratory therapy or related health sciences in online or hybrid teaching formats.

1 year or more experience in areas such as mechanical ventilation, critical care, neonatal/pediatric care, or cardiopulmonary diagnostics; and familiarity with CoARC standards and competency-based education.

Advanced credentials Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS), or Sleep Disorders Specialty CRT-SDS/RRT-SDS) and active involvement in professional organizations such as the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) , Florida Society Respiratory Care (FSRC), or related specialty societies.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen.
• This position requires licensure, certification, or other qualifications described in the Special Instructions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  All applicants will need to upload their current CV and copies of their NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and Florida Respiratory Care License.

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a CV, letter of interest and contact information for two professional references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The college is building a pool of adjuncts for teaching opportunities for upcoming semesters. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Your application will be reviewed by the Department of Health Sciences and Administration.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours:  Dependent on course scheduling
FTE:  0.225
Closing Date:  12/8/2026