Temporary Full-Time Faculty, EMS

NorthWest Arkansas Community College•Nwacc, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. This is a temporary full-time faculty position reporting directly to the Interim Director for Emergency Medical Services. The instructor is responsible for teaching 15 load hours in the fall and spring semesters and 12 load hours in the summer semester in the areas of Paramedic, EMR, or EMT with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed. The instructor must also be available to students for consultation for at least 10 on-campus office hours per week. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic Faculty reports indirectly to the Program Director and is responsible for all aspects of the Program’s Didactic and Clinical sections as assigned by the program director including: developing, monitoring and maintaining an adequate number of clinical education documentation; teaching preceptor classes to clinical staff; ensuring communication between the Program and clinical sites; scheduling instruction and evaluation of students; and providing annual reports to Program Director, Program Advisory Board, and Program faculty. Essential Duties: The following list of duties applies to a full-time NWACC faculty member. Please note that some faculty positions include a combination of teaching and administrative or service duties, as noted below. (Refer to Faculty Workload Policy 5009.) 15 teaching load hours as defined in the faculty workload policy 10 clock hours of class preparation/evaluations Some combination of the following that equals 15 clock hours: class-related office hours; general student development services; three “committee” hours a week (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc. This would be considered the faculty member’s service to the college.) Instruction: Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide. The standard teaching load for full-time faculty teaching credit courses is 15 load hours per semester during the nine-month employment period. Faculty on 12-month appointments teach 12 load hours in the summer for a total of 42 load hours annually.12-month faculty may substitute other duties as assigned by their supervisor for the 12 load hours during the summer semester. Furthermore, several faculty positions include a combination of teaching and administrative or service duties. On occasion, faculty may receive a reduced instructional load to complete other duties related to the function of the college. Each semester's instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member's supervisor, which will be determined by the nature of the position, the needs of the department, and workload guidelines established by college policy. (Policy 5009) Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations. Participate in program level learning assessment. Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing, and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate. Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program. Be available to meet with students. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester. Assign grades, maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and submit grades and records by established deadlines. Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities, such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. A faculty member should inform the supervisor if he or she is unable to meet a class on time. Some combination of the following that equals 15 clock hours: class-related office hours; general student development services; three “committee” hours a week (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc. This would be considered the faculty member’s service to the college.) Tutor at facilities in both Benton and Washington Counties. Tutor during day, afternoon, night, and/or weekend. Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings. Professional Development: The following are examples of what may be considered professional development. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy. Participate in faculty evaluation process. Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate. Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning. Participate in college professional development activities. Service to the College: The following are examples of what may be considered service to the college. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, and/or college policy. Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, programmatic advisory boards, hiring committees, or faculty senate (“Committee” is defined broadly as committee work, club sponsorship, work on advisory boards, tutoring, etc.). Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline. Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally. Serve as a liaison for Early College Experience faculty. Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program. Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor. Participate in faculty business meetings and forums. Participate in community and other educational activities outside of the college to promote and market the college, programs, and/or students and graduates. An activity or assignment is not considered service to the college if the faculty member receives a stipend, release time, or other additional payment or benefit for their participation. However, reimbursement for, or payment of, incurred travel/business expenses, pursuant to College policy and/or Federal or State regulation, is allowed. Faculty teaching in some academic areas may have other duties assigned based on the requirements for courses, degrees, certificates, and accrediting bodies. Other duties as assigned. Teaching Responsibilities: Facilitates student learning, provides effective instruction, and performs evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide Develops course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations Participates in program level learning assessment Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning Develops classroom curriculum and online education for sections assigned by the Program Director Advises incoming students and assists with registration as needed Communicates and supervises students in clinical education rotations to include: educating students on clinical education policies, assessment and supervision expectations for each clinical, student assessment and CI assessment procedures Reviews Preceptor performed student evaluations and determining clinical education grade Collects and organizes pertinent information from clinical education sites, students, and CI’s and sharing with faculty during curricular review and/or in Program meeting and Advisory Board meetings Reviews/revises/updates/implements student Professional Development Plan Assists Program Director with student recruitment and Program marketing Participates in student advising and remediation as appropriate for prospective & current EMS students Represents Northwest Arkansas Community College to outside organizations and to the community in a positive, professional manner Assists with competency examinations Assists with student selection process Assists the Program Director in reviewing the Student Policy & Procedure Manual, Program Policy & Procedure Manual, Admission Procedures & Application Process for the Program Attends and provides student assessment for student conferences Travels to clinical sites for site visits Attends and assists Program Director with student orientation to Program Assists Program Director with special projects Performs other duties as required

Requirements

Licensed in Arkansas and Certified through National Registry of EMT as Paramedic and EMT Instructor
Two years field experience in Hospital or on Ambulance
Didactic &/or clinical teaching experience (academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service)
Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (word processing, e-mail, database, power point, FISDAP) or proven ability to learn these skills
Current knowledge of contemporary EMS practice
Knowledge of EMS Instructor at the Paramedic Level for the National EMS Education Standards
AAS Degree Required license(s)/certification(s): Has instructor credentials in ACLS, PALS, CPR, PHTLS, AMLS, EMS Instructor I

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Assists and provides the Program Director with information needed to maintain accreditation
Stays current with accrediting body standards
Implements and monitors accrediting body standards as indicated
Schedules, instructs and evaluates students enrolled in clinical rotations at each of the clinical sites working with the Clinical Coordinator at NWACC
Trains, utilizes, and assess clinical sites, clinical instructors and preceptors
Manages clinical records by maintaining current database to include: current information on clinical site and clinical instructors, number of sites available and utilized annually
Must be familiar with use of computer software such as Field Internship Student Data Acquisition Project (FISDAP) to track student progress and scheduling
Assists the Clinical Coordinator in: Reviewing/revising/maintaining and updating clinic manual to include current clinical education policies and procedures, student course content covered prior to clinical rotation, grading and supervision expectations, use of grading forms, Program goals and mission, continuing education/training material

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide.
Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.
Participate in program level learning assessment.
Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.
Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
Be available to meet with students.
Assign grades, maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities, such as office hours and meetings at the designated times.
Tutor at facilities in both Benton and Washington Counties.
Attend departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings.
Participate in faculty evaluation process.
Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
Participate in college professional development activities.
Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, programmatic advisory boards, hiring committees, or faculty senate
Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline.
Mentor and/or assist in orienting new faculty either formally or informally.
Serve as a liaison for Early College Experience faculty.
Attend commencement or other ceremonies appropriate to the faculty member's discipline or program.
Perform other academically related duties as assigned by the instructor's supervisor.
Participate in faculty business meetings and forums.
Participate in community and other educational activities outside of the college to promote and market the college, programs, and/or students and graduates.
Facilitates student learning, provides effective instruction, and performs evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide
Develops course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations
Participates in program level learning assessment
Develops classroom curriculum and online education for sections assigned by the Program Director
Advises incoming students and assists with registration as needed
Communicates and supervises students in clinical education rotations to include: educating students on clinical education policies, assessment and supervision expectations for each clinical, student assessment and CI assessment procedures
Reviews Preceptor performed student evaluations and determining clinical education grade
Collects and organizes pertinent information from clinical education sites, students, and CI’s and sharing with faculty during curricular review and/or in Program meeting and Advisory Board meetings
Reviews/revises/updates/implements student Professional Development Plan
Assists Program Director with student recruitment and Program marketing
Participates in student advising and remediation as appropriate for prospective & current EMS students
Represents Northwest Arkansas Community College to outside organizations and to the community in a positive, professional manner
Assists with competency examinations
Assists with student selection process
Assists the Program Director in reviewing the Student Policy & Procedure Manual, Program Policy & Procedure Manual, Admission Procedures & Application Process for the Program
Attends and provides student assessment for student conferences
Travels to clinical sites for site visits
Attends and assists Program Director with student orientation to Program
Assists Program Director with special projects
Performs other duties as required