Professor, Emergency Medical Service Professions

An EMSP professor will deliver high-quality classroom and lab instruction, support student success, and contribute to institutional service in alignment with departmental and college standards.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Maintain current comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned discipline
• Create a professional, equitable, respectful classroom environment that fosters trust
• Abide by Employee Standards of Conduct and all college policies
• Follow assignments by department chair and dean (unless they violate policy or law)
• Stay current with departmental and college policies, complete required compliance trainings, and meet professional development hours
• Meet all classes as scheduled and maximize use of available class time
• Maintain scheduled office hours and meet attendance requirements for online and hybrid courses

• Design instructional activities appropriate to the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and objectives
• Embed interactive learning activities to engage students and promote active learning skillsets
• Prepare and use appropriate instructional materials that support course rigor and objectives
• Align learning opportunities and assessments with course and program learning outcomes, integrating core competencies
• Sequence learning opportunities and assessments to build student learning and understanding
• Integrate workplace professional skillsets such as punctuality, initiative, timely submission, and technology use
• Motivate students to reach their highest level within an environment of dignity and cordiality

• Follow prescribed syllabi and adopted textbooks, including assigned readings
• Inform students of learning outcomes, class procedures, and grading policies at semester start
• Demonstrate initiative and support leadership, faculty, and staff to implement strategic improvements
• Attend and participate in required department and school meetings and perform duties assigned by chair or dean

• Teach in the modality (face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online) assigned by the college
• Maintain accurate records and submit attendance and grade reports by published deadlines
• Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies
• Participate in convocation activities and graduation events
• Maintain required memberships, licenses, and certifications
• Assume committee duties and other responsibilities over and above assigned classes and hours
• Participate in college‑sponsored events beyond teaching duties

• Network with community members to promote the college and its students
• Conduct oneself in a manner that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the institution and community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Decision‑Making
• Internet Research
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Multi‑tasking
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Presentation/Public Speaking
• Problem‑Solving
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Typing/Word Processing

The position may be performed indoors and outdoors, may require work outside normal business hours, and may involve exposure to noise from medical machinery and horns.

Sitting, walking, standing, typing, bending, kneeling, pushing, lifting (up to 125 lb).

Yes – minimal. Candidate must hold a current valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Bachelor’s of Applied Science (BAS) in Emergency Medical Services or related field or
• Associate’s Degree with demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Demonstrated competencies may include, but are not limited to, three years of work experience in the field related to the courses being taught, honors/awards, and the like.

• Three years of experience in pre‑hospital emergency care.

• Texas certification as an Emergency Medical Technician‑Paramedic (required or within 12 months of hiring)
• AHA BLS Provider certification (or…