Faculty Member in Respiratory Therapy

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a qualified and motivated Faculty Member in Respiratory Therapy to join the Respiratory Therapy Program. The successful candidate will contribute to academic excellence through high-quality teaching, clinical education, research, and student mentorship while preparing future respiratory therapists to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care across diverse healthcare settings.

This role offers the opportunity to work within an innovative academic environment committed to excellence in healthcare education, research, and accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Clinical Education

• Deliver undergraduate courses through lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, simulation, and clinical teaching using student-centered learning approaches.
  
• Supervise students during clinical rotations in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  
• Teach core Respiratory Therapy subjects, including cardiopulmonary assessment, mechanical ventilation, airway management, pulmonary diagnostics, critical care, emergency respiratory care, and evidence-based clinical practice.
  
• Utilize Blackboard (LMS), ExamSoft, simulation technology, and other digital learning tools effectively.
  
• Develop course materials, assessments, and examinations aligned with program learning outcomes.
  
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, and academic documentation.
  

Student Support & Development

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to Respiratory Therapy students.
  
• Foster students' clinical reasoning, critical thinking, professionalism, patient safety, and ethical practice.
  
• Monitor student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback to support academic success.
  

Research & Scholarly Activities

• Conduct research in Respiratory Therapy, pulmonary medicine, critical care, or related healthcare disciplines.
  
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and present research at national and international conferences.
  
• Participate in research collaborations and contribute to the college's research culture.
  
• Support curriculum review and continuous academic improvement through evidence-based practices.
  

Academic Quality & Institutional Service

• Participate in departmental meetings, academic committees, accreditation activities, and quality assurance initiatives.
  
• Prepare course reports, annual program reports, and required academic documentation.
  
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program enhancement.
  
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and academic regulations.
  

Community Engagement

• Participate in community outreach initiatives focused on respiratory health, smoking cessation, pulmonary disease prevention, and public health awareness.
  
• Collaborate with healthcare organizations and professional bodies to support community engagement and service-learning activities.
  

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Respiratory Therapy or a closely related discipline.
  
• Valid professional classification and registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) or eligibility for registration.
  

Experience

• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
  
• Clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy, critical care, emergency care, or pulmonary medicine.
  
• Experience in research, curriculum development, and academic reporting is preferred.
  
• Experience with simulation-based education is an advantage.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care, pulmonary diagnostics, mechanical ventilation, and critical care practices.
  
• Excellent teaching, clinical supervision, and student mentoring skills.
  
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (Blackboard or equivalent), ExamSoft, and educational technologies.
  
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Commitment to academic excellence, research, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary academic and healthcare teams.