Instructor, Paramedic/EMT

Cecil College•North East, MD

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Part-time instructors at Cecil College are contract employees hired to teach specific disciplines per the program schedule. They do not have a college service requirement. Due to the need for interaction with students, employees, and the college community, this position requires in-person presence.

Requirements

Prior teaching experience in the related field.
Only completed applications (resume, letter of application and unofficial transcripts) will receive consideration.
Only applicants who are authorized to work in the United States will be eligible for hire.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving, skills.
Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills.
Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
Current/Valid licensure as a Paramedic by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services or related field is preferred.
Prior teaching experience and certification may be considered in lieu of the degree preference.
Prior teaching experience in college/university setting, preferred.
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and/or direct work experience related to the course topic is preferred.
The instructor must have current clinical, administrative, and transdisciplinary competencies necessary to function effectively and safely in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Prepare for class by designing teaching strategies and student learning experiences to meet the established course objectives.
Incorporate adult learning theory into the teaching strategies and learning experiences to facilitate the student's learning.
Utilize effective teaching strategies to deliver course content that is based upon a pre-established curriculum, syllabus, course outline, and competency tools.
Establish individual schedules for course content delivery that are based on the established course outline and syllabus.
Distribute a written copy to students on the first day of class.
Make student assignments and/or clinical assignments to achieve established course competencies according to the course outline and syllabus.
Devise appropriate student evaluation methods to validate learning based on the program's established competency standards.
Evaluate objectively, each student's performance based upon established program competencies and standards.
Submit all student's grades, attendance, evaluations, class work, and other documents as necessary at the designated times.
Review textbooks for appropriate use for existing or new courses.
Attend monthly faculty meetings.
Participate in accreditation activities for the program.
Other duties as assigned.