Emergency Medical Services Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Los Medanos College • Martinez, CA

236d • $77 - $128

About The Position

This position is for a primary instructor for our EMT program, EMT refresher course and to serve as interim program director during any possible absences by the permanent director, if needed. Applicants will be expected to teach on campus or online as needed.

Requirements

• At least forty (40) hours of documented teaching methodology instruction in areas related to methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction.
• Be a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Paramedic currently licensed in California; or, be an Advanced EMT or EMT who is currently certified in California.
• Have at least two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years.
• Be approved by the program director in coordination with the program clinical coordinator as qualified to teach the topics to which s/he is assigned.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Meeting with students outside of class.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending (125) plan.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457).
• Sabbatical Leave.
• Travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree