Adjunct EMT-Basic Instructor/Coordinator (pool)

General Function

The EMT-Basic Instructor/Coordinator shall mean an individual responsible for the overall coordination of the EMT-Basic Program. The individual shall act as a liaison between faculty, the sponsoring agency, students, the local medical community and the Division of Emergency Medical Services. The individual is also responsible for the delivery of didactic material, demonstration of the psychomotor skills, verification of skill proficiency, and the recruitment and continued development of faculty to meet the needs of the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT-Paramedic, without history of revocation, denial, or suspension of licensure
• Experience. Pre-Hospital: Minimum of two years practicing in the pre-hospital environment or one hundred fifty (150) hours of EMS instruction acceptable to the Board
• Administrative: Minimum of one year in EMS educational administration
• Completion of an EMS Board-approved Instructors’ course

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus
• Teach dual enrollment classes at area high school as assigned
• Travel to multiple campuses as assigned
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, Department Lead, and curriculum chair about curricular and programmatic issues and needs
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college
• Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams
• Stay abreast of current developments in the teaching discipline including scholarship, creative research, disciplinary and interdisciplinary activities that focus on the boundaries of knowledge, community-based scholarship, creative activities, and the development of cutting-edge teaching approaches
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned
• Maintain availability for meetings with students and colleagues as needed throughout the semester
• Respond promptly to the Dean’s requests
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies
• Attend Adjunct Orientation

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders