Adjunct Faculty - EMT Lab Instructor at Central Arizona College in Coolidge, Arizona

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for teaching Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses didactically and clinically in accordance with the philosophy, vision, mission, policies, and procedures of the college. Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, Faculty will follow a curriculum set per the College and the Arizona Division of EMS to include course classroom theory, and skill sets. Instructors are responsible for preparing students for the state certification/licensure exams (written and skills).

Responsibilities

1. Teaching/Preparation/Evaluation

• Assist students individually or in small groups by reinforcing or following up on instructions provided by the instructor, including explaining concepts, principles, and terminologies to students
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• Evaluate and grade return demonstrations and assist students in the development of knowledge and skills associated with Basic Life Support (BLS).


• Prepare and maintain the EMT lab for student training, ensuring that equipment is clean, organized, and in operating order; perform basic maintenance of equipment as necessary; maintain inventory of all lab supplies and equipment; maintain safety standards in the lab.


• Develop and implement remedial instruction for students in collaboration with faculty.


• Evaluate, track, document, and report student progress in a remediation plan.


• Advise and instruct students in the proper operation of instructional equipment such as audio-visual equipment and computer programs.


• Assist the course Lead instructor in the administration and grading of tests and class assignments.


• As needed prepare and duplicate instructional materials and perform a variety of general clerical duties such as typing and sorting and filing documents.


• Meet with EMT faculty to plan student learning activities in the lab.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

2. College/Community Service and Shared Governance:

• Recognize the goals and mission of the college to maintain a positive professional and educational environment that promotes student success and enhances community relations.

3. Professional Development:

• Are invited to attend and participate in professional development activities.


• Cultivate the development of instructional programs and knowledge of trends, pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.


• Participate in the evaluation process as defined by Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

Salary
: $900.00 per credit hour




Education:

One year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), paramedic, emergency room registered nurse, or physician routinely administering Basic Life Support (BLS) care.
Certified in the state of Arizona as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic (EMT-P), registered nurse, and/or physician.


Please note: Your application materials will remain in the part-time pool for one year from date of receipt. This does not imply application for a full-time teaching position. If a full-time position becomes available, you must submit new materials for the advertised position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Duties require physical effort in working with moderate (up to 50 lbs). Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting, repetitive motion and viewing a monitor. Some specialized faculty positions may require the lifting of heavier weights although lifting may be assisted.



INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrate the willingness as well as the capacity to cooperate in a professional and courteous manner with other college employees and students. Share knowledge and contribute to helping others collegially while supporting the mission of the college.



WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is performed in a classroom and/or lab skills area. These areas may have occasional distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some disagreeable elements. The position requires transportation to variety of clinical nursing facilities.



Central Arizona College (the College) is committed to provide equal employment opportunity in decisions involving hiring, evaluation, promotion, advancement and discipline, and educational opportunity to all applicants and employees. The College will hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

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