Instructor- EMS/ Paramedic

Kentucky Community and Technical College System•Lexington, KY

45d•$4,098 - $5,123

About The Position

This is a full-time, 10-month, term-contract, non-tenure-track faculty appointment in the EMS/Paramedic Program in the Allied Health division at Bluegrass Community & Technical College. The position is located on the Leestown campus and requires scheduling flexibility, including teaching on-campus and online classes.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least five years of certification or licensure as a Paramedic.
Documentation that two of the required five years of experience involved providing care with an EMS organization that complies with the requirements.
Knowledge of current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, as well as evidence-informed clinical practice.
Proof of completion of a KBEMS-approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Valid KBEMS Level III Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Participate in the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program.
Continuously review and improve the educational program.
Participate in long-range planning and ongoing program development.
Support program effectiveness, including instruction and faculty effectiveness, with systems in place to demonstrate effectiveness.
Work cooperatively with the EMS team.
Participate in the orientation, training, and supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities effectively and with quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health care coverage for the employee and family
Vision coverage for the employee and family
Dental coverage for the employee and family
Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match for a 5% employee contribution
Vacation and sick time
Work-life balance
9.5 paid holidays
Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program