Faculty, Emergency Medical Services

Faculty, Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services Professions (EMSP) Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities, in simulation, and through clinical experiences in both traditional and dual credit (high school) settings. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position starts in January 2027.

The Emergency Medical Service Professions (EMSP) department is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) and offers primarily on campus learning with some online sections. The program prepares students to work in a variety of settings including EMS systems, emergency communications, the hospital E.D., private ambulance services, and medical diagnostic clinics. Our department consists of an EMT and paramedic program.

Faculty/Staff experience and clinical opportunities support instruction and service/career needs as determined by our employers and help assure our students are competitive after graduation.

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of EMS to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the EMSP program.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.
• Serve on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom and lab.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

• Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services with current licensure, certification or registration and 3 years non-teaching work experience or
• Medical Doctor with current licensure, certification or registration.

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.

• Current Texas DSHS-issued Paramedic certification (NREMT preferred)

• Three years of non-teaching, EMS related work experience within the industry.

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
• Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance…