Emergency Medical Education (Faculty - 182 Days)

SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Education (EME) faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality, learner-centered instruction to students enrolled in EMR, EMT, or Paramedic courses (depending on certification and program needs) while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Develop and revise the EME curriculum to meet the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards as adopted by the Kansas Board of EMS and the programmatic accreditor.
• Prepare course syllabi addressing any required pre-requisites, learning outcomes and competencies, methods of instruction, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and other course policies as required.
• Deliver instructional content using appropriate educational methodologies to achieve learning outcomes and competencies.
• Provides regular and timely reports to students of academic performance.
• Collaborate with the Lab Coordinator and Lab Assistants in instructional and lab activities.
• Submit required documentation to the Kansas Board of EMS for course approval and course audits.
• Maintain student and course records in accordance with Kansas Board of EMS regulations and College policies.
• Collaborate with Program Director, Program Medical Director, and Program Faculty to ensure the Program provides quality education and adheres to Kansas Board of EMS and programmatic accreditation standards.
• Attend EMS Advisory Committee meetings and provide reports on student/cohort performance, program needs, and other relevant information.
• Enforce all policies and regulations that govern safe and ethical student practices in the EME program.
• Attend regular department and division meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of theory, practice, and trends in assigned teaching content.
• Knowledge of current curricular content and education standards.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and evaluation of student learning.
• Demonstrated high-level EMS skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated time-management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Able to utilize instructional technology to deliver course content.
• Able to assess student performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Able to utilize student-centered teaching to meet the learning needs of a diverse population.
• Able to promote higher-order thinking and problem-solving among educational participants.
• Able to work in a student-centered, team environment.
• Able to multitask to meet multiple demands.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or higher degree.
• Current or eligible for certification as a Kansas EMT.
• Minimum of five (5) years of field experience as an EMT or higher level of EMS certification.
• AHA BLS provider certification, with the ability to obtain instructor status within one year of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Kansas and National Registry certified Paramedic.
• Previous EMS instructional experience with an emergency service agency, hospital, or educational institution.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor Certification.
• Experience using a learning management system (ex, Blackboard).

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.