Emergency Medical Technology Coordinator

About the role

A full-time faculty member delivers instruction in various formats (online, in-person, videoconferencing, or any combination) within their discipline(s) at any of the college’s campuses, clinical partner facilities, or designated temporary locations. Faculty provide academic advising, facilitate student success, routinely use technology tools to communicate with and support students, participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs. Faculty serving as department coordinators accept additional administrative responsibilities, providing leadership for specific discipline(s), ensuring smooth area operations, and overseeing part‑time faculty teaching in the area. This is a 12‑month faculty position.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all instructional delivery formats offered by the specific department at the college and at any of its teaching locations (including in‑person, online, hybrid, live streaming, and clinical).
• Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, teach a minimum of 15 hours and hold in‑person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
• Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision, and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
• Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute appropriately to the pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention, and graduation growth for the service area.
• Monitor curriculum development, improvement, and evaluation, including program review, Academic Audit, and student learning outcomes assessment for the disciplines in the department.
• Oversee department planning/evaluation and document meetings.
• Determine staffing needs and work with the dean and executive vice president/provost to recruit and hire faculty with an emphasis on maintaining diversity.
• Assist in the orientation, supervision, and evaluation of part‑time faculty.
• Assist the dean in collaborating with extended services personnel to schedule department course offerings for all college locations.
• Participate in the articulation of courses and programs with other educational institutions.
• Work with discipline lead faculty to ensure that materials, supplies, equipment, and book orders are available at all campus locations.
• Assist the division dean in the resolution of student grievances related to academic policies, procedures, and personnel in the area.
• Actively participate in institutional and, as appropriate, community activities that support the institution's mission.
• Support and follow Columbia State's, TBR, and other applicable policies and guidelines.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• Utilize technology as a tool for enhancement of operation, instruction, and services.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree minimum (Bachelor’s in EMS or related field preferred)
• Tennessee Paramedic license (or eligible) without history of revocation, denial, or suspension of licensure
• Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator endorsement (or eligible)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications