LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
RESPIRATORY THERAPY INSTRUCTOR
(FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK)
DEADLINE DATE TO FILE: Friday July 15, 2011
Issue Date: May 12, 2011
East Los Angeles College announces an opening for a full-time tenure track Respiratory Therapy instructor position in the Life
Sciences department to begin instruction in the Fall 2011 semester (August). The assignment may include teaching at off-campus
centers and/or day, evening and weekend classes. The faculty member must be flexible to meet the changing needs of the schedule of
classes, be experienced in an ethnically diverse college environment and be sensitive to the different learning needs of students.
Interested individuals who possess the required training and experience are invited to submit applications to the Office of Workforce
Education, East Los Angeles College.
STATE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree AND at least 2 years experience OR
2. Associate’s Degree AND at least 6 years experience OR
3. The equivalent *
* Possession of an appropriate valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the specified subject area is considered
equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and
have two years of experience in respiratory therapy. Masters Degree in Education, Health, Health Science, or other Science related
discipline A California State license in Respiratory Therapy Care and membership in national and state organizations. Practitioner (RCP)
license and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) are
required. Previous teaching experience is also desirable. Candidates shall demonstrate their ability to work and communicate to
students in a classroom/laboratory and clinical environment and to integrate new technologies into the learning process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will provide instruction in a variety of respiratory therapy courses and settings (didactic and clinical) with the following
additional responsibilities: Advise students on the joint ELAC/Santa Monica College Respiratory Therapy program classes and maintain office
hours; Participate in college committees, faculty meetings, respiratory therapy program activities, and respiratory therapy student
recruitment activities on and off campus; Plan and organize instruction materials toward course objectives and in accordance to the course
outlines; Assist in the process of the development of curriculum changes, course outlines, and new courses; Utilize a variety of
teaching methodologies that promotes active involvement of students in the learning experience; Prepare and grade class assignments,
projects and examinations; Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records and submit them in accordance with published
deadlines; Maintain accurate academic records according to college policies and procedures; Inform students concerning course
requirements, student learning outcomes (SLO), evaluation (grading) procedures, and attendance requirements in your course syllabus;
Development of student learning outcomes, assessments, and improvement cycles as the course, certificate and program levels; Participate
actively in staff development and professional growth programs, including current research regarding strategies to foster student success.
Share relevant information with department; Maintain professional and ethical academic standards; Carry a fair share of the other duties
(department an committee work, curriculum development, course revision, community outreach, program planning and review, attending
advisory meetings, assessing and improving student learning outcomes); Perform other duties as assigned.
Degrees: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States or the transcripts from foreign
institutions must be submitted with an evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf . Degrees must be completed, as required,
at the time of filing an application.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary ranges from $47,600 to $74,110 for the 10-month academic year, depending on experience and professional preparation. An
excellent benefit package includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve an
evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application
package and recommendations from referents.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the President and Vice President, who will make the final
selection.
FILING AN APPLICATION:
All interested applicants must submit 1) a cover letter summarizing how the candidate meets the above qualifications for the position; 2) a
current resume; 3) LACCD Application for Faculty Position (can be obtained at http://info.laccd.edu/acadjobs/jobs/application.asp); 4) copies
of transcript(s) (official transcript(s) will be required if selected for an interview). 5) a list of three references including the name, title, address
and telephone numbers of individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position; and 6) a document of equivalency only if
applicant does not meet the state minimum qualification. For Equivalency Application, please contact the District Academic Senate Office at
(213) 891-2144.
Letters and supplementary materials are due on Friday, July 15, 2011 by 4:30 p.m. All materials submitted will become property of East Los
Angeles College. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.
Send applications, letters and supplementary materials to the Office of Workforce Education, Attn: Respiratory Therapy Selection Committee,
East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754; or by fax to (323) 265-8635.
Immediate filing is recommended. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Sui Liao in the Office of Workforce
Education, East Los Angeles College at (323)265-8973. For additional information regarding the job description, please contact Ms. Alison
Davis, Life Sciences Department Chairperson, at (323) 265-8877.
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 ensue that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement,
upgrading, transfer, demotion, 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
underrepresented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301). East Los Angeles College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
An Equal Opportunity Employer