Paramedicine Instructor - Program Director

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Paramedicine Instructor
- Program Director

JR

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Day (United States of America)

COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

POSITION TITLE:

Paramedicine Instructor
- Program Director POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The faculty member, who will also serve as the Program Director, will provide course instruction for the Paramedicine Program. The general responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Prepare a weekly planner for learning activities that align with the established Student Learning Outcomes for each course.
• Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content.
• Review and finalize course syllabi utilizing the Department and program-provided templates.
• Review and finalize the Learning Management System (Blackboard) courses that are used to facilitate and support the student learning experience.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining Student Learning Outcomes.
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment, as needed to support the learning environment.
• Submit required documentation, such as final grades, attendance records, or other student-related information on a timely basis.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
• Advise students on academic and occupational curricula.
• Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Participate in the program’s recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.
• Assist in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories.
• Committee participation is expected, as well as other department, college, and community projects.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning.

• Must possess an awarded Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be licensed by the Department of Health and Safety as an EMS Instructor, or Instructor/Coordinator at or above the level of program designation.
• Must possess verifiable experience in the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care.
• Must possess knowledge about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice, National EMS Standards, and evidence-informed clinical practice.
• Must possess the academic training and experience equivalent to that of a paramedic.
• Must possess and demonstrate effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
• Three years of paid work experience working or teaching in the field.
• Must be able to document education or experience in instructional methodology.

• An awarded Master’s degree from an accredited institution, in a health-related profession.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) certificates in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Experience with CoAEMSP or other accrediting institution.
• Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered instructional practices.
• Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees, work experience, and The Commission on Colleges and University (Formerly SACSCOC) Faculty Credential Guidelines. The successful candidate may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). The successful candidate may be required to travel to and teach classes at any Ogeechee Technical College location or oversee student learning…