Adjunct Faculty, Emergency Medical Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 67,963 - 96,797; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses. The role involves creating engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and maintaining professional relationships. Candidates should possess a degree in EMS or related fields and demonstrate leadership skills. The position offers flexible hours across various times and locations during the academic year, with a pay of $59.80 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Mastery of course content is essential.
• Experience working with diverse groups.
• Commitment to academic excellence and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses.
• Create engaging lessons for students.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Ability to engage students

Education

Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or related field

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years experience

Job description

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Displays interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others against physical attack.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry.
• Hours will vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or related field or a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years nonteaching work experience in the field. Must be certified or registered as a paramedic.

Salary

$59.80 per contact hour.

Legal

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.