Faculty EMS/EMT

University of Arkansas System•North Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Faculty are responsible for providing effective learning strategies and experiences in the classroom and laboratory for students with diverse interests, abilities, and expectations. Teaching and training duties shall be performed under the direct supervision of the EMS Program Director.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate degree is required; a bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred; plus, three years’ work experience in emergency medicine/prehospital care.
Arkansas EMT Instructor license within 6 months of hire
Must possess a BLS, ACLS, and PHTLS Instructor Certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.
Current undisciplined license to practice EMS in the state of Arkansas with National Registry certification or eligible.
Minimum of one year clinical experience as a paramedic, with a minimum of two years as a paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach academic courses as assigned by the Program Director.
With the assistance of the EMS faculty and Program Director, participate in developing course and/or program curriculum, standards, and policies.
Develop course curriculum, handouts, lectures, labs, presentation, and maintain course outlines/syllabi and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus.
Use current technology to enhance instructional and institutional effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, audio visual equipment, and be willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning.
Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internships, observations, field experiences, or other similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
Participate in course and/or program level assessment including development of learning outcomes and measures, evaluating student performance, and recommending improvement measures.
Assist in conducting program review; plan, develop, and implement activities in support of the Higher Learning Commission, or other agency, accreditation guidelines with regard to student academic achievement (assessment) and their success on outcomes (institutional effectiveness).
Maintain student/attendance/grade/discipline records as required by the College; keep appropriate course/department/program/division records, as required by the College.
Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns, and problems.
Ability to communicate and facilitate learning effectively and work collaboratively students, staff, and colleagues.
Knowledge of College instructional policies and procedures
Mentor students; aid the students regarding current information on degrees or certificates in their educational program; refer students, when appropriate, to specialized resource services within the College.
Participate in and develop efforts to recruit and retain students, and/or job placement or transfer placement.
Attend departmental, divisional, or other college-wide meetings where appropriate or required.
Serve on College and/or faculty standing committees, ad hoc committees, advisory boards, or as a student organization leader.
Mentor and assist in orienting new faculty, either formally or informally where appropriate or required by the Program Director.
Comply with federal regulations including: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Maintain a high level of professional ethics with the ability to interact effectively with diverse student populations.
Attend commencement as required.
Participate in summative and formative faculty evaluation processes.
Remain current in academic and/or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
Participate in training to remain current in technological or pedagogical advances to promote student learning.
Participate in college sponsored professional development activities related to your discipline or teaching as appropriate.
Compliance with Arkansas Department of Health, Section of EMS education standards.
Ongoing systematic development, implementation, and evaluation of the total program in relation to philosophy and mission and graduate competencies.
Provide input on program related policies regarding recruitment, admission, retention, promotion, and graduation of students.
Maintain clinical and educational competencies in areas of instructional responsibilities. Professional competence activities may include EMS practice, continuing education, writing for publication, and/or participation in professional associations; evidence of ongoing professional competence related to specialty area instruction shall be maintained.
Maintain confidential student records in compliance with campus policy.
Maintain clinical and educational competencies in area of instruction.