Adjunct Faculty - Emergency Medical Services; EMS

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Multiple Locations

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct faculty are paid a per credit hour rate. The per credit hour rate is determined by the assigned rank and discipline taught. Assigned rank is determined by both education and teaching experience

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session.

Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Must reside in the DMV metro area.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

As a part of the primary responsibility to provide quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; and adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations.

KSAs:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of lecture and laboratory demonstration of EMS subject matter at EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic.
• Knowledge of preparation and delivery of required course content for CoEMSP accredited program.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Able to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services or related degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• 3 to 5 years experience in prehospital emergency care
• VA OEMS or National Registry certification as a Paramedic
• Experience with instruction, evaluation, and supervision of EMS students

• Instructor certification in ACLS and PALS
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Candidate should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.