Job Description

Working Title

Emergency Medical Technology Instructor

Department

School of Health Sciences

General Summary

Instructor position in the EMS department with teaching responsibilities in EMT Basic and Paramedic programs. This position will lead discipline-specific online and/or hybrid course improvement and pilot tests for project activity and manage daily implementation of course objectives related to EMSP course revision and delivery. Frequent and scheduled travel to outreach centers mandatory.

Specific Position Duties

Responsibilities: 1.Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 2.Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college; 3.Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4.Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; 5.Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 6.By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 7.Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; 8.Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 9.Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 10.Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; 11.Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair; 12.Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair; 13.Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community; 14.Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements; 15.Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; 16.Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service; and, 17.Continually maintains up-to-date knowledge of all TDSHS, CoAEMSP, NREMT, NHTSA, AHA, and NAEMT certification requirements for the program.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in discipline OR Associates degree and two years related experience; Hold a current TDSHS certification as licensed paramedic; Field experience as paramedic;

Work Hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30AM-5:30PM; Frequently works weekends for clinical internships.

Posting Number

F00319P

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