Instructor, Emergency Medical Science
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses and laboratories. The instructor will guide the class, maintain accurate student records, prepare thoroughly for each instructional hour, and ensure a safe and orderly learning environment. Responsibilities include grading student work, counseling students on their progress, maintaining necessary North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services records, and keeping appropriate certifications and credentials current. The role also involves maintaining contact with business and industry, assisting with graduate placement, participating in student recruiting and advising, and securing college assets. Additionally, the instructor will maintain a program of safety, construct classroom materials, design curriculum and schedules, maintain office hours, stay updated on teaching methods and technology, use assessment techniques to improve learning, serve on committees, attend professional development, assist with course goals and objectives, and communicate with other instructors to ensure course relevance. Participation in graduation exercises and continuous improvement through an annual applied benchmark project are also expected.
Requirements
- Associate degree
- Credentialed as a North Carolina Paramedic or as a National Registry Paramedic with eligibility for reciprocity to obtain a North Carolina Paramedic credential
- Credentialed as a North Carolina Level I Paramedic Instructor or equivalent
- Two years of experience teaching in a post-secondary educational environment
- Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
- Be innovative, creative, motivated
- Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others from all socio-economic groups
- Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including, Microsoft Office, computers, and web-based resources such as BlackBoard.
- Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening and Saturdays as needed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree
- North Carolina Level II Paramedic Instructor or equivalent
- Five years experience teaching in a post-secondary educational environment
Responsibilities
- Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
- Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
- Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
- Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
- Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
- Maintains necessary North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services records
- Maintains appropriate certifications, credentials and licenses
- Maintains contact with business and industry and assists with placement of graduates
- Participates in student recruiting, orientation, registration, and advising, as assigned
- Secures college assets such as equipment, supplies and facilities
- Maintains a program of safety
- Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
- Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
- Maintains regular office hours
- Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
- Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
- Serves on college or department committees as needed
- Attends professional development opportunities when possible
- Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus
- Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
- Participates in graduation exercises
- Promotes continuous improvement by completing an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or a group basis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
