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Instructor - EMT/Paramedic

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Company: Volunteer State Community College
Location : Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: 999-999-9999

About the Job



Instructor - EMT/Paramedic
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:
This position is a 9 month academic position.
The EMT/ Instructor works under the supervision of the Director of EMT Education. Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, conduct classroom and online instruction, curriculum development, marketing and recruitment of students, advising, and associated clinical site management for the Emergency Medical Technology Program.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Associate's Degree required from a regionally accredited institution with minimum of five (5) years full time experience in Emergency Medical Service educational administration or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and minimum of two (2) years full time experience in Emergency Medical Service educational administration.

Must meet requirements established by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on the Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), and Tennessee Dept. of Health/Division of EMS.

Must be licensed or eligible for Paramedic licensure in Tennessee; Paramedic licensure must be free from revocation, denial, or suspension.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the Internet, and management system software.

Minimum of five (5) years work experience in a clinical practice in a setting which includes active participation in an EMT relationship with supervisory or management experience preferred.

Knowledge of web-enhanced courseware and design, and experience in teaching via distance learning desired. Ability to utilize different methods and mediums in delivering course material.

Proven educational or administrative experience in critical thinking, problem solving and judgment skills.

Superior ability to communicate orally and in writing, ability to work with students, faculty and staff.

Essential Job Functions:
Instructor is responsible for curriculum development, evaluation and review of credit courses; evaluates and monitors progress to achieve goals and objectives (and those by any licensing, registering or certifying agency as applicable); assists with affiliation and accreditation efforts

Assists in compliance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines, licensure requirements, and other state and federal regulations, maintains the program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendations of Committee on the Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP); supervises and directs required reporting to Tennessee Dept. of Health/Division of EMS.

Collaborates with other outside agencies to identify new courses and programs.

Coordinates with Coordinator of Clinical Education on clinical sites including scheduling of students, facilitating orientation to sites, functioning as emergency contact, provides line of communications with clinical sites; extensive travel required

Oversees use of facilities and equipment for day, evening, and weekend classes offered by EMT Programs. Maintains inventory of training equipment and assure it is available at each class.

Assist in selection and orientation of instructors and field internship preceptors also coordinate scheduling as needed.

Acts as liaison between students, sponsoring agencies, local medical community and state level certifying/licensing agency; conduct advisory committee meetings

Recruit and advise students concerning the Emergency Medical Technology Program; addresses student concerns regarding instruction and evaluation.

Provides formal lecture and/or conduct classroom instruction.

Provide other related duties as assigned.

Posting Date: 08-21-2012

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must attach unofficial transcripts at time of application; however, official transcripts along with a valid professional license must be received prior to hire.

Salary Range:
$32,331 - $43,996 Annual Salary depending on experience and education

Employment Type:
Regular
Full Time
Faculty
Academic Year (9 Mos.)

Standard Work Hours:
37.5 hours weekly as outlined by the Faculty Handbook and as indicated per contract.

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript

Initial Review of Applications:
09-24-2012

For complete job announcement or information on how to apply, please visit:
http://jobs.volstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51429

Applicants may be subject to Background Check

Volunteer State Community College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs and activities
Volunteer State Community College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs and activities.
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