Adjunct EMT/Paramedic Instructor

Position Summary

The faculty member will be responsible for the instruction of EMT and Paramedic courses in clinical, lab, and simulation settings. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom/labs, hybrid, or online settings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA/AS/AAS degree or documented progress in obtaining this degree.
• Holds current unrestricted Michigan EMT Basic and Paramedic Licenses.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
• Academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of program graduates.
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success.
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to provide diverse learning experiences to diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications.
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a current Michigan Instructor Coordinator (IC) License.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 2 years’ experience teaching in an EMT and/or a Paramedic Program.
• Current AHA certifications as an instructor of Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
• Current PEARS certification as an instructor of Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization.
• CEVO certification or VFIS certification as Emergency Vehicle Driver Trainer.
• Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in didactic, clinical, simulation, lab, and online courses.
• Online teaching certification.

Months Per Year

12

Work Schedule

Dependent upon course schedule

Travel Requirement

N/A

Job Duties

• Instruct Nursing courses Bay College, which may be, but not limited to clinic, lab, and simulation.
• Facilitate student learning through the following activities:
• Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
• Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations, and the business profession.
• Provide for a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of EMT/Paramedic by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, video conference, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.
• Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Contact Information

• Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
• Shena Meffer, Human Resources Specialist
• Phone: 906-217-4016
• Email: [email protected]
• Fax: 906-217-1625