Adjunct Professor - Paramedicine

About the role

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor degree and licensure/certification in discipline required (technical program/non-transfer classes).
• Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years field experience with an EMS agency as a paramedic.
• Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses:
  • Current National Registry of EMTs certification as a Paramedic.
  • Current Oklahoma Paramedic license.
  • AHA BLS Provider.
  • AHA ACLS Provider.
  • AHA PALS/PEPP Provider.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's
• AHA BLS Instructor.
• AHA ACLS Instructor.
• AHA PALS/PEPP Instructor.
• PHTLS Provider.
• Previous teaching experience or field training.
• Experience in education technology, simulation technology, or related area.
• Familiarity with Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic registry skill and practices.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).