Job Details

Salary: $42,108.00 - $89,336.00 Annually
Location : Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 06678
College/Division: TSCC-201300-Respiratory Therapist
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Trenholm State Community College

Position Summary

The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for providing quality classroom and laboratory instruction, and all aspects of the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the program, including organization, administration, continuous review and revision, planning for and development of locations (with appropriate supervision) for evolving practice skills, and the general effectiveness of the clinical experience. This position reports to the Director of Respiratory Therapy (Program Coordinator/Director). The continuation of the position is contingent upon grant renewal.

Salary Schedule: D1 1B
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college system, the college, the accrediting body, and the Respiratory Therapy Program.
2. Schedule, coordinate, supervise, and monitor all Respiratory Therapy student clinical assignments; must have regular and consistent contact with students, clinical faculty, and clinical affiliates at all sites.
3. Actively participate in curriculum development and review..
4. Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area.
5. Teach courses assigned by the Program Director and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience.
6. Submit to the Program Director a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines.
7. Provide instruction for Respiratory Therapy courses in the day, evening, or online as required.
8. Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology and respiratory care equipment in instruction.
9. Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.
10. Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student.
11. Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
12. Participate in institutional and departmental planning and assessment processes.
13. Assist with obtaining and meeting program accreditation requirements.
14. Comply with all accrediting body standards and assist in developing and maintaining a quality program
15. Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethics.
16. Participate in recruiting for the Respiratory Therapy Program.
17. Maintain all aspects of the clinical experience for program students.
18. Assist the Program Director with developing and managing the departmental budget in support of institutional goals and mission.
19. Advise students regarding academic course offerings as assigned.
20. Seek continuous improvement of the Respiratory Therapy Program curriculum, instruction, and resources.
21. Serve on college committees as assigned.
22. Coordinate with the Health Science Coach to develop a "Success Plan" for students at risk for failing and low performance.
23. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Health Science, Assistant Dean of Allied Health or Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Baccalaureate Degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
2. Four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care.
3. Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license (Must show proof of valid/current RRT credential and state license).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION
Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one
year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).

Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
01

Do you have a Baccalaureate Degree from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have four (4) years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question