Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor (Part-Time)

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor (Part-Time)
Location: Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque Campus | On-Site & Clinical Sites
Position Type: Part-Time (16 Hours/Week) | Day Shift
Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Albuquerque campus as a part-time Clinical Instructor. In this role, you will serve as the bridge between classroom learning and real-world patient care — guiding students through clinical experiences at our partner sites across Albuquerque while maintaining your own clinical career.

This is a day shift position with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities — the perfect way to add meaningful mentorship to your professional life without disrupting your current schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee student externships and ensure each student receives appropriate and diverse clinical experiences.


• Monitor student attendance, supervise hands-on performance, and evaluate progress using program standards.


• Reinforce program techniques and ensure students apply classroom theory to patient care safely and effectively.


• Serve as the liaison between PMI and hospital administrators; resolve concerns professionally and promptly.


• Ensure all student activities comply with PMI policies and clinical facility regulations.


• Maintain current clinical practice and stay informed of changes in the respiratory therapy field.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.


• Graduation from a CHEA or USDE-recognized accredited Respiratory Therapy program OR minimum 4 years of job-related Respiratory Therapy training and experience.


• Minimum 3 years of practical experience in hospital or clinical Respiratory Therapy.


• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.


• Current New Mexico Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.


• Professionals with advanced degrees in related fields (physicians, pharmacists, nurses, pulmonary function technologists) may qualify under CoARC 2.13.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour.


• Schedule: 16 hours per week, day shift — no nights or weekends.


• Employee Discount Programs.

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.