Emergency Medical Education (Faculty - 182 Days

Emergency Medical Education Faculty (Faculty – 182 Days)

Job Classification:
Faculty – 182 days

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $48,020.59 – $67,822.90. Commensurate with the education outlined in the current collective bargaining contract schedule.

Employee category:
Faculty – 182 days

Department:
Emergency Medical Education

Reports to:

Director of Emergency Medical Education

FLSA status:
Exempt

Job Code: AA042182

INS

Location:

Primarily Main Campus or any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

The Emergency Medical Education (EME) faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality, learner-centered instruction to students enrolled in EMR, EMT, or Paramedic courses (depending on certification and program needs) while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

• Develop and revise the EME curriculum to meet the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards as adopted by the Kansas Board of EMS and the programmatic accreditor.
• Prepare course syllabi addressing any required pre-requisites, learning outcomes and competencies, methods of instruction, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and other course policies as required.
• Deliver instructional content using appropriate educational methodologies to achieve learning outcomes and competencies.
• Provide regular and timely reports to students of academic performance.
• Collaborate with the Lab Coordinator and Lab Assistants in instructional and lab activities.
• Submit required documentation to the Kansas Board of EMS for course approval and course audits.
• Adhere to all College and external accreditor deadlines for submitting reports and records related to student learning and student outcomes.
• Maintain student and course records in accordance with Kansas Board of EMS regulations and College policies.
• Collaborate with Program Director, Program Medical Director, and Program Faculty to ensure the Program provides quality education and adheres to Kansas Board of EMS and programmatic accreditation standards.
• Attend EMS Advisory Committee meetings and provide reports on student/cohort performance, program needs, and other relevant information.
• Enforce all policies and regulations that govern safe and ethical student practices in the EME program.
• Attend regular department and division meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

• Knowledge of theory, practice, and trends in assigned teaching content.
• Knowledge of current curricular content and education standards.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and evaluation of student learning.
• Demonstrated high-level EMS skills.
• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated time-management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Able to utilize instructional technology to deliver course content.
• Able to assess student performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
• Able to utilize student-centered teaching to meet the learning needs of a diverse population.
• Able to promote higher-order thinking and problem-solving among educational participants.
• Able to work in a student-centered, team environment.
• Able to multitask to meet multiple demands.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

• Associate’s or higher degree.
• Current or eligible for certification as a Kansas EMT.
• Minimum of five (5) years of field experience as an EMT or higher level of EMS certification.
• AHA BLS provider certification, with the ability to obtain instructor status within one year of employment.