Paramedic Instructor- Faculty

This position is a full-time tenure track, 10-month classroom teaching assignment in the Health & Safety Sciences Division. Paramedic Instructor reports directly to the Director of Emergency Medical Services Programs.

The Paramedic Lead Instructor provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of courses and programs.

The current teaching load is 15 lecture hour equivalents per semester. Faculty are also responsible for 5 office hours per week and are expected to devote as much time as necessary to perform the professional responsibilities of the position. Participation in professional activities, curriculum development and campus committees is expected. The teaching assignment may include courses offered in either onsite, online and/or hybrid format, evening and/or Saturday classes.

• Teach all assigned courses for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s).
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Coordinator.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria.

• Maintain appropriate accessibility for students.
• Serve as educational advisor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning.
• Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College.
• Advocate and provide motivation for students.
• Communicate student needs to Director or Coordinator.

• Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data.
• Remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the school and other opportunities including off-campus activities and webinars.
• Participate in program and curriculum review, offering suggestions concerning the improvement of curriculum in keeping with the mission and vision of the consortium.
• Serve on and actively contribute to school committees as needed and as appointed by the President.
• Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships with all units and branches of the school.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and school.

• Any Bachelor's or higher and two years of professional experience.
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Equivalent to the above.
• A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Title 5 § 53024.1).
• Must be a current California Paramedic License holder, MD, or RN license if applicable.
• Three years EMS experience at the paramedic level.
• Current CPR certification.
• NAEMSE Instructor I or similar 40‑hour education course that meets California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Social Security, Division 9, Pre‑Hospital Emergency Medical Services, Chapter 4, Emergency Medical Technician‑Paramedic, Article 3, 100150 (b), Teaching Staff, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

• Three years EMS experience at the paramedic level of certification.
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