Adjunct Faculty, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Morton College; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College seeks an EMT Instructor to teach basic life support skills to a diverse student population at the community college. You will design and deliver syllabi, use approved textbooks, maintain grade books and attendance, communicate with students and staff, and perform other duties as assigned to support timely course delivery.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree with EMS experience and demonstrates strong administrative, written and oral communication skills while upholding

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree; minimum two years experience in an emergency medical setting.
• Strong knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills and knowledge for basic life support EMT to community college students.
• Utilize syllabus templates and approved textbooks; submit course syllabus before start date.
• Maintain grade books and attendance records; report attendance on required days.
• Respond to emails from students and staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Clerical procedures

MS Office

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Course management system

Job description

The EMT Instructor will teach the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level to a diverse student population; will participate and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deanse Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deanse Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deanse Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deanse Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree. Minimum two years experience working in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and excellent written communication skills and basic computer literacy required. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning and have excellent analytical, interpersonal and oral communications skills. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years working in various roles in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of medical and legal issues faced by the emergency medical technician. Working knowledge of business correspondence, office machines, job seeking, cloud computing, and speech recognition software. Academic preparation and teaching experience in areas of Emergency Medical Technology. Experience using course management system to deliver instruction. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Willingness to stay up-to-date on current trends in emergency medical procedures and practice.

Salary rate is per ECH.