Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (Tenure Track) evenings

MassBay Community College•Framingham, MA

5d•$76,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community. Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. Faculty members are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College, and, as applicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements, in accordance with the MA Office of Emergency Medical Services and CoAEMSP. The faculty member is responsible for maintaining a current OEMS or NREMT license/certification and expertise in emergency medical services. Come join our CAAHEP-accredited Paramedicine Program. MassBay Community College seeks a qualified full-time faculty member to educate the next generation of Emergency Medical Services professionals. This faculty member will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population. Faculty teach courses in the classroom, skills lab, and simulation laboratory in both the EMT and Paramedicine Programs. Online teaching may be part of this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using electronic learning platforms to facilitate student learning and work as part of a team, a passion for collaborative work with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and the ability to positively influence, mentor, and work with a diverse student population in the Emergency Medical Services program. This position requires a regular evening schedule, with work hours from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Requirements

Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification without restriction/in good standing
Experience commensurate with the job qualifications listed
An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or comparable years of experience, and a commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university within two years of hire
Current AHA, BLS and ACLS certification
If the applicant only has their NREMT Paramedic, they must be able to obtain their Massachusetts Paramedic within 30 days of hire
Within one year of employment, individuals who do not possess the required qualifications must obtain all necessary instructor credentials relevant to the position; These may include, but are not limited to: Instructor/Coordinator; ACLS/BLS/PALS Instructor

Nice To Haves

Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action
Experience working in a community college or similar environment
Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Teaching experience in EMS, EMT, paramedic, first responder, and/or other healthcare-related settings
Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative action and workforce diversity
Experience working in a diverse environment
Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students
Availability to teach in the evening
Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential
Demonstrated strength in teaching introductory and advanced EMT and paramedic skills
Current knowledge in all areas of prehospital care and operations for instructing students in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings

Responsibilities

Maintain a full-time workload, which may include teaching in the EMT and Paramedicine Programs, including classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation-based courses
Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures, laboratory, and simulation settings to address course and program student learning outcomes and graduation competencies, as appropriate
Teach effectively in a traditional, hybrid, and/or online environment
Serve as an academic advisor to students and maintain office hours
Participate in College, Division, and Program governance, including attending Division, Department, Advisory Committee, and other committee meetings
Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes
Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions
Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and enhance classroom learning, as appropriate
Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence and expertise in classroom/clinical/simulation teaching
Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies
Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits

Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
12 paid State/ Federal holidays
Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b)
Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Free gym and parking on campus