Adjunct Faculty EMS

About the role

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. Adjunct instructors are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College and (as applicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements) in accordance with the MA Office of Emergency Medical Services and CoAEMSP.

Responsibilities

• Teach EMT and Paramedicine Programs to include classroom, clinical, laboratory courses, and simulation-based courses;
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures, laboratory, and simulation settings to address course and program student learning outcomes and Graduation; Competencies as appropriate;
• Teach effectively in a traditional or hybrid environment;
• Serve as an advisor to students, as needed;
• Participate in College, Division and Program meetings, as needed;
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
• Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions;
• Participate in and support the accreditation efforts of EMS;
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate;
• Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean/Assistant Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification without restriction/in good standing;
• You must obtain your Massachusetts paramedic license within 30 days of hire if you only hold NREMT certification;
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last ten years, as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance providing EMS care;
• Any associate degree (from an accredited college or university) or comparable years of experience and a commitment to complete an associate degree from an accredited college or university within 3 years of hire;
• Current AHA, BLS and ACLS certification;
• Current AHA BLS Instructor credential if teaching EMT’s.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Teaching experience in EMS- EMTs, Paramedics, first responders, and/or other healthcare related teaching experiences;
• Availability to teach in the evening;
• Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential;
• Current NRP provider and instructor credential;
• Demonstrated strength in teaching introductory and advanced EMT and paramedic skills;
• Must be current in all areas of prehospital care and operations for instructing students in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.