Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Faculty

About the role

Be Transformational! Do you have a desire to work in an environment where you are helping others and changing lives? As an Instructor at TSTC, you can help improve the quality of many lives by sharing your experience and skills with our students.

What We Offer You

More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career. Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated. Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break. You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas’ comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more.

Job Description

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students. Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences. Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
• Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.
• Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.
• Perform student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.
• Participate in related tours and recruitment events.
• Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field or approved alternate certification/training.
• Three years of experience as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance required.
• Demonstrate competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of EMS practices, laboratory safety practices, emergency procedures, pre-hospital practices, and proper assessment techniques.
• Skill to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment in a safe and correct manner.
• Teaching and testing skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Certifications Or Licenses

• Prior teaching experience.
• EMS Instructor Certification, BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, PHTLS Instructor, NREMT Paramedic.
• Expertise in Emergency Medicine, Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills.
• Communication Skills, Teaching Ability, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Adaptability and Flexibility.
• Empathy and Compassion, Patience and Resilience.

Pay

Pay will be commensurate with background and experience. Fully qualified and experienced candidates can anticipate a base pay between $59,692.88 to $67,478.85. Additionally, this position may be eligible for semester retention bonuses (2k per semester), and possible moving allowance or stipend.