Adjunct First Responder Course Instructor (pool)

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT-Basic or Paramedic without history of revocation, denial, or suspension of licensure and nominated by a sponsoring EMS agency.
• Must be certified as a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor.
• Pre-Hospital Experience: Minimum of one year practicing in the pre-hospital environment in Tennessee.
• A letter of recommendation for reauthorization from the sponsoring EMS agency.
• A letter of recommendation for reauthorization from the Regional EMS Consultant.
• Completion of an EMS Board-approved Instructor Course.

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.