Adjunct Faculty Pool - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional community college in Cleveland, Tennessee, seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Emergency Medical Technician program. Responsibilities include planning course delivery, maintaining student engagement, and evaluating performance in a variety of formats. Ideal candidates must hold EMT Instructor Assistant certification in Tennessee and be a certified BLS Instructor. Opportunities are on a continuous basis, requiring annual re-application. The role offers flexible payment rates based on educational degrees, up to $600 for a Doctorate.

Qualifications

• EMT Instructor Assistant (I/A) certification with the state of Tennessee.
• Certified Instructor for Basic Life Support with American Heart Association.
• Experience in teaching and evaluating students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes following departmental guidelines.
• Maintain academic standards and communicate with students.
• Evaluate students using various assessment methods.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician Instructor Assistant

Basic Life Support Instructor

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

At Cleveland State our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire faculty with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Instructors provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the class. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats and at several different locations, as well as online. Instructors also communicate with students between classes and are responsible for several administrative duties such as reporting on academic activity and submitting final grades.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi and departmental guidelines.
• Beginning and ending all classes as scheduled and covering all relevant learning outcomes for each course.
• Maintaining academic standards and classroom behavior to ensure an environment conducive to learning, communicating with students weekly, and answering student emails in a timely manner.
• Evaluating students using a variety of methods and informing each student of scores received on each assessment in a timely manner.
• Using Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and responding to student questions via Cleveland State email in a timely manner.
• Meeting deadlines for all administrative requests such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, academic activity and assessment reports, and final grades.
• Submitting requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications

EMT Instructor Assistant (I/A) with the state of Tennessee and Instructor for BLS with American Heart Association.

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.

Application Requirements

Application packet should consist of a cover letter, a transcript, a resume/CV, and three references to be considered for an Adjunct Faculty position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Adjunct Faculty Pay Rates

• Less than Bachelor's degree $500
• Bachelor's degree $525
• Master's degree $550
• Master's plus 30 semester hours (ABD) $575
• Doctorate $600

Contact

Human Resources Office
Telephone: 423‑478‑6203; FAX: 423‑478‑6257
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

Cleveland State Community College is a TBR and EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.