Emergency Medical Technology Instructor
Job Description
Working Title
Emergency Medical Technology InstructorPosition Status
Full TimeDepartment
School of Health SciencesGeneral Summary
The Emergency Medical Technology Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in EMT Basic and Paramedic programs. This position will lead discipline-specific online and/or hybrid courses and pilot tests. The role involves teaching theoretical and practical components of emergency medical care and evaluating student performance. The instructor ensures that the students are well-prepared to handle emergency situations and provide critical care in pre-hospital settings. Frequent and scheduled travel to outreach centers mandatory.
Specific Position Duties
1.Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 2.Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college; 3.Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4.Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; 5.Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 6.By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 7.Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; 8.Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 9.Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 10.Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; 11.Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair; 12.Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair; 13.Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community; 14.Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements; 15.Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; 16.Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service; and, 17.Continually maintains up-to-date knowledge of all TDSHS, CoAEMSP, NREMT, NHTSA, AHA, and NAEMT certification requirements for the program.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree in discipline OR Associates degree and two years related experience; Hold a current TDSHS certification as licensed paramedic; Field experience as paramedic;
Work Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30AM-5:30PM; Frequently works weekends for clinical internships.Posting Number
F00298PQuick Link for Internal Postings
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