Associate Faculty - First Aid​/CPR

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for an Associate Faculty - First Aid/CPR Instructor position. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering First Aid, CPR, and AED training courses in accordance with established certification standards and guidelines. The instructor will provide high-quality, engaging instruction that promotes participant knowledge, skill development, and confidence in responding to emergency situations.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision
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To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Compensation: Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $987.71/lecture credit.

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with a full-time faculty member.
• Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule, in the required instructional modality.
• Assist students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
• Maintain frequent communication with students.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
• Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
• Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
• Submit assessment data in consultation with a full-time faculty member in the department.
• Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend the selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
• Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
• Schedule and hold a minimum of one office hour per week; online or face-to-face.
• Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.

At the time of application, all candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certificate, issued by a recognized training organization (AHA preferred ,HSL/ASHI, NSC, or equivalent).
• Current Provider-Level certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Previous teaching experience, or relevant and equitable work experience in the desired field.
• Experience working directly with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Desirable

Qualifications:

• Ability to issue recognized completion cards/certificates through certifying organizations.
• Experience teaching at a community college within the previous three years.
• Experience working with non-traditional students.
• Experience using innovative teaching techniques and schedules.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.