EMS Instructor Adjunct Faculty

About the position

Join our team and help Southwestern Oregon Community College in fulfilling our mission by supporting the cultural and educational needs of our diverse communities. Adjunct instructors are invited to engage in their love of lifelong education with tuition waivers during their terms of employment. Enhance your health and save money with the on-property Recreation Center free of charge. Adjunct instructors can also potentially qualify for the State-run retirement plan (PERS), and additional insurance through the same organization. Apply now and experience the benefits of a caring community college that values your time and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach or assist with instruction of various courses in Emergency Medical Services.
• Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery).
• Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures.
• Create a course syllabus for each course taught which includes course outcomes, course structure, materials to be covered, grading criteria, due dates for materials, exam dates and office hours.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ensure compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies.
• Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching techniques.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience working in the Emergency Medical Services field.
• An Oregon Paramedic License, NREMT-Paramedic Certification, or above is required if assisting with instruction in Paramedic level courses.
• Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted; accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education.
• Successful applicants must possess knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the Emergency Medical Services curriculum.
• Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form.

Nice-to-haves

• A minimum of two years demonstrated college teaching experience, preferably in a community college.
• Documented training and experience in an integrated technology field.

Benefits

• Tuition waivers during terms of employment.
• Free access to the on-property Recreation Center.
• Potential qualification for the State-run retirement plan (PERS).
• Additional insurance through the same organization.