Part-Time Instructor, EMS Skills

The Part-time EMS instructor, Skills Instruction is responsible for overseeing and guiding students in the skills lab setting.

* Participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of EMS educational program offerings.

* Prepares and delivers instruction either at the EMS Academy or off-site, as needed; supervises the activities of course participants during instructional time.

* Evaluates learner performance, provides feedback, and develops learner remediation plans.

* Fulfills EMS educational program administrative requirements, including calculation and submission of grades, maintenance of program, course, and student/participant records, and preparation and submission of data and reports.

* Participates in continuing professional development programs as appropriate.

* Adheres to established University and departmental policies and procedures and relevant quality and safety standards.

* Participates in activities that promote the EMS Academy, including student recruiting, and program marketing events, as appropriate.

* May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

* Establish effective learning environments for adult learners.

* Deliver laboratory instruction.

* Plan and coordinate training and educational activities.

* Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. HS/GED.

* Three (3) years of directly related EMS experience.

* The Texas Department of State Health Services certification as EMT
- Paramedic.

* Must be able to obtain and retain all required EMT licenses for the Texas Department of State Health Services.

* Must maintain current health requirements

* Knowledge of EMS theory, practice, and trends.

* Knowledge of current EMS curricular content and education standards.

* Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.

* Ability to adapt EMS curricula to reflect State requirements, local needs, and national trends.

* Knowledge of the delivery of emergency medical services in the Texas Department of State Health Services.

* Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.

* Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.

* Knowledge of competency-based education principles and methods.

* Ability to assess student performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.

* Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem-solving among educational participants.

* Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.

* Ability to maintain complete, accurate educational records.

* Knowledge of EMS educational program accreditation processes and standards.

* Knowledge of the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS rules and regulations.