Faculty, Paramedic

About the role

The Faculty, Paramedic is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of all learning activities in any given course. They must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.
• Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students.
• Submit annual program budgets to and work closely with the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director or Program Director on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean, if applicable.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Engage in appropriate and relevant service to the college and to the department (e.g., search committees, faculty committees, etc.).
• Maintain the currency and relevance of all learning resources for the courses but not limited to OER’s.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in emergency medical services or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paramedic in the prehospital setting (in any state).
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in a nationally accredited paramedic program.
• Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services or related field.
• Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, including the ability to design, organize, and manage course materials, assignments, and assessments within the platform effectively.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds may be required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in emergency medical services or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paramedic in the prehospital setting (in any state).
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in a nationally accredited paramedic program.
• Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services or related field.
• Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Canvas, including the ability to design, organize, and manage course materials, assignments, and assessments within the platform effectively.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds may be required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).