Adjunct – Emergency Medical Services

Overview

Join the Indian River State College Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You! At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Adjunct Emergency Medical Services Instructor to join our team.

• Collaboration with EMT and Paramedic program directors and faculty to meet EMS program outcomes.
• Instruction and evaluation of theoretical knowledge, psychomotor skills and affective competencies in the EMT/Paramedic programs.
• Demonstration of safe patient management, professional behavior and sound judgment.
• Demonstration of current knowledge and technical expertise in field of emergency medicine.
• Demonstration of oral and written communication skills and teamwork.
• Organization, evaluation, continuous review and development of classroom, lab and/or clinical experiences for students enrolled in the EMS program.

• Instructing courses which may include lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical rotations to meet the overall course objectives and program goals.
• Overseeing the preparation, assignment, supervision and maintenance of documentation of students for class, lab, ride time or while on clinical rotations.
• Evaluating student progress using multiple teaching methodologies, and maintaining accurate student records.
• Supporting student success through counseling, advising, and assisting individual students.
• Maintaining positive communication with college employees and affiliating health care agencies.
• Participating in department, division and college adjunct meetings.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies on assigned campus(es).
• Participating actively in professional activities such as curriculum planning, accreditation process, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision and other professional planning activities on a year-round basis.
• Maintaining an active program of professional development related to individual, professional, and institutional needs.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services or Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 2-3 years of proven credentialed professional experience in EMS field.
• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline of EMS or a related health field from a regionally accredited institution;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification by the State of Florida, Department of Health and the division of Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic and have the related valid Florida State license.
• Current knowledge and technical skill in the field of clinical emergency medicine.
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications and internet based instructional platforms.
• Appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
• Preference will be given to:
  Instructor certifications in ACLS, ITLS, PALS, PEPP or CPR;
  Experience in college level instruction including curriculum/program planning, and student evaluation;
  Knowledge of accreditation standards and processes in an accredited EMS program.

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, and stoop. Requires sufficient eyesight, hearing, verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to lift at least 30 pounds and participate as a team member in moving a 150 pound incapacitated patient; manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment. Indian River State College expects its employees to follow proper safety standards.

• Classification:
  Adjunct
• Supervisory:
  No
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay range starts at: $23.95/hour. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate’s education and experience. Open until filled.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Higher Education