Director, Respiratory Therapy Program

Location : Main Campus - Baytown, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY2300627

Division : Provost / Academic & Student Affairs

Department : Healthcare Professions

Opening Date : 09 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Overview

Starting Salary Range is $120,000 - $140,000. The initial salary offer is commensurate with education and related work experience.

The Director will oversee the design, development, and implementation of the Respiratory Therapy program, including securing accreditation, building curriculum, recruiting faculty, and planning for student enrollment. The Director will report to the Executive Director of the Branch Campus in Mont Belvieu, TX.

This position will begin remotely with a focus on strategic planning and infrastructure development, transitioning to an on-campus leadership role upon program launch. The position will be based at the branch campus Mont Belvieu, TX, and requires regular interaction with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Occasional evening and weekend commitments may be necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum plan for the Respiratory Therapy program.
• Develop and enforce program policies, procedures, and strategic objectives consistent with institution and industry standards.
• Develop a student handbook to provide guidance to students as well as procedures for enforcing relevant policies.
• Recruit, supervise and mentor program faculty; lead evaluation processes and promote professional growth.
• Direct the comprehensive accreditation process for the Respiratory Therapy program through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Design and execute detailed accreditation timeline and action plans.
• Coordinate self-study preparation, documentation, and submission processes.
• Ensure continuous alignment with CoARC standards and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and lead site visits from accreditation teams.
• Establish systems for compliance monitoring, assessment, and program improvement.
• Implement quality assurance measures to meet accreditation benchmarks.
• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all program operations.
• Develop and manage program budget, resources, and equipment to support student success.
• Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, and community partners to advance program goals and workforce alignment.
• Serve as a faculty member in the Respiratory Therapy program : teach courses, labs, and clinical as assigned; prepare lesson plans; assess student learning and progress; develop and use appropriate instructional materials.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications :

Lee College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

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Do you have a Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Respiratory Therapy?

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

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Do you have two (2) years of experience teaching in CoARC-accredited respiratory care program?

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Do you have experience with accreditation processes (CoARC preferred)?

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Do you have leadership experience in academic or healthcare settings?

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Do you currently hold a Texas Respiratory Care License?

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Do you hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)?

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Are you CPR certified?

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Are you able to obtain a CoARC Key Personnel Training Program Certificate of completion within twenty-four (24) months of hire in accordance with accreditation requirements?

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Are you able to sit for prolonged periods?

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This position requires travel within the service area, as well as out of town to attend meetings, training and / or conferences. Are you able to travel?

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Do you have a Master's (or higher) degree in Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Education, or related field?

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Do you have experience in starting a new Respiratory Therapy Program including, but not limited to, developing program curriculum, recruiting / hiring program faculty, and implementing the accreditation process?

Required Question