Emergency Medical Technology Coordinator - full-time faculty

About the role

This is a 12-month faculty position with potential administrative responsibilities as department coordinator. Faculty deliver instruction in multiple formats (on-line, in-person, videoconferencing, hybrid, live streaming, clinical) at any college campus, clinical partner facility, or designated temporary location. Responsibilities include academic advising, facilitating student success, using technology to support students, participating in divisional/institutional activities, engaging with communities of interest, and promoting college programs. Department coordinators provide leadership for specific disciplines, ensure smooth operation of the area, and oversee part-time faculty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all formats offered by the department and at any teaching location.
• Teach a minimum of 15 hours per week within a 37.5-hour workweek and maintain in-person and virtual office hours as defined by College Policy.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Prepare courses and, when appropriate, laboratories.
• Participate in curriculum and program development, revision, and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising with an emphasis on retention and student success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through professional development.
• Participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute to the pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Support development and oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention, and graduation growth for the service area.
• Coordinator-specific responsibilities: Monitor curriculum development and evaluation, including program review, Academic Audit, and student learning outcomes assessment; oversee department planning/evaluation and document meetings; determine staffing needs and work with leadership to recruit and hire faculty with an emphasis on maintaining diversity; assist in orientation, supervision, and evaluation of part-time faculty; collaborate with extended services personnel to schedule department course offerings; participate in course/program articulation with other institutions; ensure materials, supplies, equipment, and book orders are available at all campus locations; assist in resolving student grievances related to academic policies, procedures, and personnel in the area.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associate 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 (or equivalent).
• Minimum two (2) years (full-time equivalent) work experience in the pre-hospital environment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans.
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents.