Adjunct Faculty Pool - Emergency Medical Technology

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Emergency Medical Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Nursing

Campus

Location:

STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Emergency Medical Technology program.

THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer.

Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, & an unofficial transcript.

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus.

At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in professional activities, and organizations.

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Emergency Medical Technology
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keeps students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

• Associates Degree in the subject matter area
• Currently credentialed as a Tennessee Instructor Coordinator. EMT Instructor Coordinator level.
• Currently licensed as a Tennessee EMT-Paramedic, without a history of revocation, denial or suspension of licensure.
• Current BLS provider and instructor level certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers. (American Heart Preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years practicing as a paramedic in the pre-hospital environment
• Minimum of two (1) year EMS education experience or minimum of 200 hours of EMS related instruction.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in the areas of EMS, nursing, management, administration, and/or education are preferred.
• Current ACLS provider level certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Current PALS provider level certification for Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Prior teaching experience in EMS related subjects is preferred
• Prior employment as adjunct faculty or lab/simulation technician is…