Adjunct, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Polk State College • Center for Public Safety, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the campus Dean of Health Science, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Health Science and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary, term-to-term assignment.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
• Possession of a valid Florida’s Driver’s License is required (or must be eligible to obtain a Florida’s license within 30 days).
• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Certification as a State of Florida Paramedic or licensed Registered Nurse.
• Associate degree and certification as a paramedic or licensed Registered Nurse plus three years of work experience.
• Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials.

Benefits

• Polk State College participates in E-Verify.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level