Assistant Professor Paramedicine - One-Year Terminal Track

Vermont State University•Williston, VT

11d•$57,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Vermont State University (VTSU) invites applications for a Full-Time Faculty member for its CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic Certificate Program. This is a hybrid faculty position that will require the individual to manage a flipped-classroom educational model, teach online and in-person content, skills labs, scenarios, and simulation. The successful candidate will also serve as the Clinical Coordinator and the VTSU Program Coordinator role. They will collaborate with the Program Director and Medical Director to review curriculum and assessments, collect and analyze data necessary for ongoing NECHE and CoAEMSP/CAAHEP accreditation, and student outcomes.

Requirements

An unencumbered Vermont Paramedic License
Associate of Science in a Health Sciences or Education field
A minimum of two years of Paramedic experience
Direct EMS Education experience in online and in-person settings
NAEMSE I certification with Vermont EMS Instructor Coordinator License, or achievement within 6 months of hire
Commitment to the Mission and Vision of Vermont State University and the Department of Health Sciences
Commitment to the integration of technology, including simulation across the curriculum
Knowledge of processes related to CoAEMSP program evaluation and CAAHEP accreditation
Ability to travel to other campus sites and/or clinical and field agencies in the region

Nice To Haves

familiarity with Canvas, FISDAP, and JBLearning platforms is preferred

Responsibilities

Instruction and faculty responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, engaging in curriculum development and program assessment, participation in faculty governance, university committees, and service activities, and engaging in scholarly and professional work. The FT Faculty member collaborates with the Program Medical Director to ensure program cognitive, psychomotor, and affective outcomes have been met.
Program coordination and leadership responsibilities include partnering with the Program and Medical Directors to provide academic and operational management of the day-to-day program needs, ensuring ongoing compliance with CAAHEP standards and guidelines and CoAEMSP requirements, and participating in program planning, evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.
Clinical coordination involves establishing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical and field internship sites, ensuring appropriate student clinical experiences, supervision, and preceptor engagement, and maintaining collaborative relationships with EMS agencies, hospitals, and other clinical partners.
Other faculty responsibilities include student advising and support, supply inventory and management, and interdisciplinary communication and collaboration on resource use and allocation. Faculty must comply with the policies outlined by Vermont State College system, Vermont State University, and the Department of Health Professions.