Adjunct Faculty Pool - Emergency Medical Technology

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Emergency Medical Technology program. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department chair when openings occur. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, typically including fall, spring, and summer terms. Postings close annually on January 31; to remain active, reapply each year.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Emergency Medical Technology
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention, and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in the subject matter area
• Currently credentialed as a Tennessee Instructor Coordinator
• EMT Instructor Coordinator level
• Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT-Paramedic, without a history of revocation, denial or suspension of licensure
• Current BLS provider and instructor level certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (American Heart Preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years practicing as a paramedic in the pre-hospital environment
• Minimum of two (1) year EMS education experience or minimum of 200 hours of EMS related instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the areas of EMS, nursing, management, administration, and/or education
• Current ACLS provider level certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Current PALS provider level certification for Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Prior teaching experience in EMS related subjects
• Prior employment as adjunct faculty or lab/simulation technician
• EMS administrative experience
• Experience with high fidelity simulation equipment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of pre-hospital care and capable of applying techniques and modalities of adult education
• Maintains current unencumbered license/certification as required
• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an academically ever-growing student population
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Ability to convey complex physics concepts to students
• Ability to use technology for classroom and laboratory instruction and to manage student records
• Excellent teaching and organizational skills
• Exhibit emotional stability and acceptable coping skills
• Satisfactory expertise in computer technology sufficient to perform the job duties as outlined
• Previous experience in the use, programming, and maintenance of high fidelity simulation equipment is preferred

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Contact Information

To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded: Resume, Cover letter, Unofficial Transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, at myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000.