Adjunct EMT-Paramedic Instructor Assistant (pool)

General Function

EMT-Paramedic Instructor Assistant shall mean an individual capable of teaching the application of practical skills to include assisting the faculty in the delivery of instruction, evaluating student performance of skills, maintenance of equipment, and coordinating with the faculty or Instructor/Coordinator to maintain adequate levels of needed equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT-Paramedic, registered nurse, or physician without a history of revocation, denial or suspension of licensure.
• Licensed experience with a minimum of two years practicing advanced life support in the pre-hospital or emergency department environment.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in EMS education administration or greater than seventy-five (75) hours of EMS instruction.
• Current endorsement in an EMS Board-approved trauma, cardiac and pediatric course as an instructor.
• Completion of an EMS Board-approved instructors’ assistant course.
• Authorization Renewal Shall Be Contingent Upon Assisting with at least forty-five (45) hours of advanced EMS instruction on an annual basis.
• Maintaining current Tennessee licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Current endorsement in an EMS Board-approved trauma, cardiac and pediatric course as an instructor.

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 collegually 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.