Instructor, EMS Lab

Front Range Community College • Westminster, CO

32d • $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a part-time lab instructor in the emergency Medical Services Department, you will provide instruction in all levels of EMS,including certificate and/or transfer levels. Course assignments will be made based on experience. You will work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College. This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

• A related associates (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 5 years;
• OR
• A related Bachelor's or any Master's degree with 18 discipline related credits and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 5 years.
• AND
• CAAHEP Accreditation requires experience in emergency medicine (pre-hospital) and teaching experience.
• State of Colorado EMY Registration Certification
• Related Degree, Credential, and/or Occupational Experience in: Emergency Medical Care, Colorado EMT Registration Certification, or Paramedic.
• Have a minimum of one (1) year of recent or current experience in clinical emergency medicine: pre-hospital care experience is strongly recommended.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the EMS Instructor Course preferred.

Responsibilities

• The EMS Lab Assistant will teach in three primary aspects of EMS education; as an instructor in small group skills sessions, demonstrating and coaching student skills performance, and as an evaluator of competency in informal and formal skills evaluations. The EMS Lab Assistant may also present individual topic cognitive instruction but they will not be utilized to present the majority of a course of study.
• Creates an effective learning environment for students.
• Teaches courses consistent with CCCNS template and appropriate course content guide, catalog description, at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hours.
• Uses appropriate resources, technology, and pedagogy in the delivery of courses.
• Sustains consistency and course integrity through participation in college-wide and programmatic assessment of student learning.
• Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement and adheres to departmental standards and policies.
• Submits teaching and regular meeting schedule.
• Turns in official grade book (a legal, permanent record) to department at the end of each semester.
• Submits syllabus to department by the end of the first week of class.
• Provides each student with a syllabus that complies with FRCC/department syllabus guidelines by the end of the first week including all course requirements, course evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, make-up examination policy, and related course procedures.
• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion, normally within a week.
• Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
• Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes), including "No Shows" (students who have not shown up for class).
• Learns and uses college software for final reporting, grades, student roster and attendance.
• Assists students with study problems and with evaluating their potential for successful achievement in the course or discipline. Makes referrals as appropriate, i.e. for tutoring.
• Follows/adheres to FERPA guidelines and maintains confidentiality.
• Checks college email at least twice weekly when teaching.
• Responds quickly to e-mail requests from administration as well as students.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment in and outside the classroom. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by Student Code of Conduct.
• Checks FRCC voice mail at least twice a week.
• Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills and currency appropriate to the teaching assignment and consistent with FRCC/CCCOES policy.
• Interacts sensitively with students, staff and faculty of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Promotes a positive collegiate atmosphere.

Benefits

• Part-Time Instructors will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance only for the following benefit period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree