Adjunct EMT/Paramedic Instructor

The faculty member will be responsible for the instruction of EMT and Paramedic courses in clinical, lab, and simulation settings.

Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning.

Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom/labs, hybrid, or online settings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• AA/ AS /AAS degree or documented progress in obtaining this degree.
• Holds current unrestricted Michigan EMT Basic and Paramedic Licenses
• At least 2 years' experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
• Have academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of program graduates.
• Must be knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects, and capable through academic preparation, training, and experience to teach assigned courses.
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide diverse learning experiences to diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a current Michigan Instructor Coordinator (IC) License
• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• At least 2 years' experience teaching in an EMT and/or a Paramedic Program
• Current AHA certification as an instructor of Basic Life Support
• Current AHA certification as an instructor of Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Current AHA certification as an instructor of Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification as an instructor or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification as an instructor
• Current PEARS certification as an instructor of Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization
• Current CEVO certification or VFIS certification as Emergency Vehicle Driver Trainer
• Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in didactic, clinical, simulation, lab, and online courses.
• Online teaching certification.

Months Per Year 12 Hours Worked Per Week Work Schedule Dependent upon course schedule Supervision Exercised

NA

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the EMT/Paramedic Program Director.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Job Duties

Job Duty

Instruct Nursing courses Bay College, which may be, but not limited to clinic, lab, and simulation. Opportunities may be available to teach other courses as qualified and needed, however.

Job Duty

Facilitate student learning through the following activities:

• Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
• Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Job Duty

Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations, and the business profession.

Job Duty

Provide for a safe and orderly learning environment.

Job Duty

Stay abreast of developments in the field of EMT/Paramedic by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.

Job Duty

Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, video conference, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.

Job Duty

Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.

Job Duty

Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned