Adjunct Instructor, Paramedic/EMT

Cecil College • North East, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees. Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware. With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships. Part-time instructors at Cecil College are a contract employee who is hired to teach specific disciplines per the program schedule. Part-time instructors do not have a college service requirement. Due to the need for interaction with students, employees, and the college community, this position requires in-person presence. Responsibilities include providing for classroom and/or lab instruction and the evaluation of students' competencies and performance about the Health Care Careers Program standards and the Paramedic program.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services or related field is preferred. Prior demonstrated teaching experience and certifications relevant to Emergency Medical Services field may be considered in lieu of the degree preference.
• Prior teaching experience in the related field. Only completed applications (resume, letter of application and unofficial transcripts) will receive consideration. Only applicants who are authorized to work in the United States will be eligible for hire. Cecil College, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educational institution, is committed to diversity.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving, skills.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills.
• Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• The instructor must have current clinical, administrative, and transdisciplinary competencies necessary to function effectively and safely in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
• Current/Valid licensure as a Paramedic by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in college/university setting, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and/or direct work experience related to the course topic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for class by designing teaching strategies and student learning experiences to meet the established course objectives.
• Incorporate adult learning theory into the teaching strategies and learning experiences to facilitate the student's learning.
• Utilize effective teaching strategies to deliver course content that is based upon a pre-established curriculum, syllabus, course outline, and competency tools.
• Establish individual schedules for course content delivery that are based on the established course outline and syllabus. Distribute a written copy to students on the first day of class.
• Make student assignments and/or clinical assignments to achieve established course competencies according to the course outline and syllabus.
• Devise appropriate student evaluation methods to validate learning based on the program's established competency standards.
• Evaluate objectively, each student's performance based upon established program competencies and standards.
• Submit all student's grades, attendance, evaluations, class work, and other documents as necessary at the designated times.
• Review textbooks for appropriate use for existing or new courses.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings.
• Participate in accreditation activities for the program.

Benefits

• Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees