Adjunct Faculty - Degree Emergency Medical Services

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,075,905 - 1,797,768; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach EMS courses including EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and related disciplines. Classes may be scheduled day, evening, or weekend, with loads based on enrollment and staffing needs.

Ideal candidates hold an EMS degree (regionally accredited) and current Paramedic certification, plus a commitment to student-centered learning and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in EMS or related field from regionally accredited institution.
• Current National Registry certification at Paramedic level or Virginia Paramedic certification.
• Ability to adapt teaching to diverse learners and adult education needs.
• Prior teaching or instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction for day and evening classes.
• Maintain on-campus presence and provide timely communication with students and staff.
• Assess and grade students and manage records and deadlines.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment for diverse learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Student-centered approach

Adapt instructional methods

Plan & organize instruction

Assess & grade students

Education

Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or related field

Tools

Canvas / LMS

Job description

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Degree Emergency Medical Services Role Title Adjunct Instructor Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 293A0000 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $781-$1,305 per credit hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Varied. Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. This position will teach classes such as Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Critical Care, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and Tactical Emergency Medical Support.

Essential Functions

• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff and administrators of the College.

Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current National Registry certification at Paramedic level or Virginia certification at Paramedic Level.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current certification as a Virginia EMS Education Coordinator.
• Previous instructional experience in a CoAEMSP accredited EMS program.
• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel None

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.