Curriculum & Program Developer Respiratory Therapy– AAS

Curriculum & Program Developer for Respiratory Therapy– AAS

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Description

The purpose of a Curriculum and Program Developer for the Respiratory Therapy Program is to plan, design, and implement a new Respiratory Therapy Associate in Arts and Science Degree at Olympic College. This position plays a critical role in creating a program that meets accreditation standards, state licensure requirements, and workforce needs while aligning with the college’s mission to expand access to healthcare education.

This position plays a key role in conducting a feasibility study, designing curriculum, aligning with accreditation standards, and preparing for program launch, with the goal of addressing local and regional workforce needs in respiratory care.

• Analyze clinical site availability, faculty recruitment potential, and infrastructure readiness.
• Prepare internal reports and recommendations for program viability.
• Design program curriculum in alignment with Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) standards.
• Develop course outlines, syllabi, and student learning outcomes.
• Identify appropriate clinical competencies and design lab/clinical experiences to support skill development.
• Develop documentation to support submission of the Letter of Intent and Accreditation Application to CoARC.
• Assist in aligning the program with state licensure requirements, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialing standards, and institutional academic policies.
• Support preparation for initial site visits and institutional approvals.
• Establish an Advisory Committee composed of local RT professionals, healthcare employers, and academic stakeholders.
• Build clinical affiliation agreements with hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities for student placement.
• Serve as liaison with accrediting agencies, professional associations, and licensing bodies as needed.
• Identify and recommend facility, equipment, and technology needs for didactic, simulation, and clinical lab spaces.
• Collaborate with facilities and procurement teams to develop equipment and capital needs lists.
• Contribute to grant writing, budget development, and funding acquisition for program implementation and sustainability.
• Assist in preparing financial projections for staffing, equipment, and operational needs.
• Provide regular status reports to the Dean and senior leadership.
• Work collaboratively with instructional designers, faculty, and curriculum committees to align with college-wide standards.
• Prepare program documents for internal and external approval processes.

• Associate Degree in respiratory therapy.
• Possess an unencumbered, active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential and state license (or eligibility).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as an RRT.
• Experience in program or curriculum development, preferably in higher education or healthcare training.
• Knowledge of CoARC accreditation standards and program design requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in RT preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Teaching or leadership experience in a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Familiarity with community college systems and student support practices.
• Experience with grant writing and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and foster industry partnerships.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a part-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $77.25 an hour, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following:
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and other benefits listed by the employer.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to…