Adjunct Faculty: Paramedicine (EMT & Paramedic) Program: Didactic, Lab, and Clinical Instructor

About the position

The Adjunct Faculty member will perform instructional duties and other related responsibilities in the Colleges instructional program. This role involves teaching students in the classroom and through alternative delivery methods, as well as participating in the selection of textbooks and equipment necessary for instructional assignments. The faculty member will also be responsible for maintaining attendance and grade records, assessing student learning, and participating in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional duties as assigned for appropriate subject area.
• Prepare or update syllabi for instructional area as assigned.
• Prepare and update learning management system for instructional area as assigned.
• Participate in selection of textbooks and equipment necessary for instructional assignments.
• Perform assessment of student learning and participate in College wide assessment program.
• Report absences from assigned responsibilities promptly to the Dean.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and provide these records for review as necessary.
• Participate in professional development activities both on campus and off-campus.
• Keep abreast of current trends, technologies and information in subject area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree with Lead Instructor Certificate.
• A current Illinois Paramedic license.
• National Registry of EMTs Paramedic (NRP) certification preferred (if not current NRP, expectation is to gain this certification within 18 months of employment).
• Illinois EMS Lead Instructor license and/or National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) certification.
• Commitment to community college mission and philosophy.
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to teach students in the classroom and through alternative delivery methods.
• Ability to work with the entire College community in an effective and positive manner.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Engagement with a diverse community.