Adjunct EMT-Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator (pool)

General Function

EMT-Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator shall mean an employee responsible for the delivery of instruction in accredited Paramedic Programs. The individual shall be knowledgeable in all aspects of prehospital care, capable of applying techniques and modalities of adult education, and of managing resources and resource personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT-Paramedic, registered nurse, or physician.
• Professional license must be free from history of revocation, denial or suspension.
• Licensed emergency care experience shall include a minimum of two years’ practice.
• Administrative experience shall include a minimum of two (2) years in EMS educational administration or greater than three hundred (300) hours of EMS instruction.
• Current endorsement in a Board-approved trauma, cardiac, and pediatric course at the provider level.

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;
• Able to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders.