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Rowan University is accepting applications for the position of Clinical Instructor in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Offering entry-level and degree-advancement programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy, the Rowan University Respiratory Therapy program is located in the new Health Sciences Center on the campus of Rowan College of Jersey in Sewell, NJ.  The entry-level and degree-advancement baccalaureate programs hold provisional accreditation by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

The Respiratory Therapy program at Rowan is administratively housed within the Rowan-Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions. Clinical Instructors for the program will lead groups of 6 junior respiratory therapy students in various clinical settings with the overall goal of developing and strengthening each student's cognitive, psychomotor, and affective clinical skills.  Clinical instructors will be responsible for signing off procedural competencies, and evaluation of overall affective clinical performance in a variety of settings. 

RU-BSRT clinical instructors will pioneer a new model for clinical preceptors as they function in the role of mentor, instructor, advisor, and clinical expert. The overall goal for the instructor is to work with students to coordinate the daily assignments with the RT department to maximize delivery of safe and effective patient care during each clinical rotation. The instructor will remain a solid and involved resource and continue to direct the student's growth for the entire clinical experience.

Position Requirements:

• B.S. degree in respiratory therapy or similar allied health-related field
• License/Certification:
• RRT (Required)
• RCP License (State of current practice) (Required)
• Positive attitude in relation to the profession of respiratory care and their role within the organization
• Must hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist credential with a current license in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware
• Desire to assist and instruct students in clinical settings
• Commitment to being available during agreed-upon clinical dates
• Experience with adult and pediatric patients in a variety of floor, emergency and critical care settings.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and clinical partners in large and small settings
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

Preferred:

• BS in Respiratory Therapy
• ACLS
• Critical care experience: 3 years
• Additional specialty credentials (ACCS, NPS) demonstrating additional expertise in specialty areas
• Previous clinical instructor/preceptor experience

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
  

Schedule

• 8-hour shift, various days
  

Immunization/Health considerations
All employees will adhere to the facility regulations such as screening, vaccinations, and required PPE use.

Supplemental Information

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary to fulfill the essential functions of the job.  Instruction in use of equipment and activities associated with patient care replicates the clinical setting and requires physical capacity comparable to that of a practicing respiratory therapist based on the O*NET summary of work activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles)
  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applications must contain a letter of interest that includes a clear description of experience and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system.

Applications close: open until filled
Start Date for Position:  September 1, 2026

SALARY:In compliance with the State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $75/hr.  When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as, but not limited to, scope of responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor's through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country's top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

NOTES:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.