Professor of EMS & Clinical Coordinator

Oklahoma City Community College•Oklahoma City, OK

48d•$58,362 - $65,657

About The Position

A faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction (70%) . Secondary responsibilities include service (30%) such as participating in various college and community activities, institutional and programmatic committees, and providing student advisement. Other service opportunities as may occur. Note: For clinical coordinator roles, clinical activities are required. This position is a Safety Sensitive position and subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
Nationally Registered Paramedic and licensed (or eligible) at that level in Oklahoma.
Licensed (or eligible) EMS Instructor in the State of Oklahoma
Currently certified provider for: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
Two (2) years of documented full time equivalent (FTE) work experience in the field of EMS as a paramedic. (Example: 4 years at 20 hours per week or 8 years at 10 hours per week.)
Six months of teaching experience within Emergency Medical Services.
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle)
Organization and attention to detail
Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office
Must be punctual
Must be reliable
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of Emergency Medical Services.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of (1) year full-time teaching experience at an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide quality learning opportunities to meet students' educational goals with emphasis on teaching and learning for the adult learner (15CHE per fall and spring semester)
Develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them for that student to become a positive member of the community
Teach and evaluate students in classroom (online and onsite), clinical setting and laboratory collaboratively with the team leader, team members and other faculty
Collaborate with team to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching effectiveness
Prepare learning activities (online and onsite), classroom presentations, and develop test items covering objectives for assigned course content
Grading tests, participating in test analysis, and providing student feedback
Evaluating and returning student assignments with written feedback within the time frame set by the teaching team
Using clinical evaluation tool to provide student feedback on clinical /simulation performance
Maintaining student and course records according to team guidelines
Planning and scheduling student evaluation conferences
Advising and referring students as needed
Schedule and post office hours according to institution policy
Collaborate within and among teaching teams in evaluation and revision of course content
Provide supervision and assistance in the clinical area and facilitate student clinical conferences, simulation and laboratory experiences
Maintain cooperative, collegial relationships with clinical agencies
Maintain student and course records according to institutional guidelines
Support and maintain a collegial relationship with other faculty members and students that is conducive to learning
Seek approvals from EMS program director for planned absences
Other duties as assigned
Actively participate in service to the college and community in activities such as committees, attend department ceremonies, college commencement, participate in on-campus staff development opportunities and others as may arise.
Provide direct coordination, supervision, and management of the EMT and paramedic clinical and field experience. This will require you to be available by phone, text, or other means whenever students are participating in clinical or field experiences.
Maintain, monitor, and use learning/scheduling platform to schedule and monitor student performance and clinical experiences.
Provide or facilitate the orientation of students to clinical and field sites.
Schedule student clinicals and secure clinical and fieldwork sites for students.
Assist in the development and maintenance of a clinical experience student handbook.
Assist in the development and maintenance of clinical evaluation forms and procedures for preceptors, students, and others as required.
Conduct preceptor orientation and training.
Conduct regular and on-going visits to clinical sites and field placements for the purpose of observing students in a clinical and field setting.
Develop clinical and field guidelines and evaluation/grading criteria for students in conjunction with the EMS Program Director and approved by the Medical Director.
Serve as first point-of-contact for resolution of student/preceptor conflicts.
Collect and maintain clinical data for accreditation.
Represent the department at appropriate NESA meetings and workshops in conjunction with the Paramedic Program Director.
Assist with National Registry testing (If scheduled during 10-month contract period).
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department director.
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.