Adjunct Instructor, Paramedicine

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lindenwood University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor position. The candidate will design, develop, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars. Responsibilities include mentoring students, advising, and contributing to program design and scholarly activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, MO Paramedic license, and instructional credentials; industry-certification course experience is preferred. This is a part-time, on-site role based in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Missouri Paramedic license required.
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Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars as assigned.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to students.
• Develop course materials and design program components.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, and practicums as needed.
• Participate in governance and university initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly activities contributing to the academic mission of the university.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Organization

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Canvas

CAMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Missouri Paramedic license

EMS Instructor credential preferred

Instructor qualification in ACLS/PALS/PHTLS/AMLS

Tools

Canvas

CAMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job title: Adjunct Instructor

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Evaluation group: Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status: Exempt

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Positions Supervised: N/A

Summary

An adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching, service, andrelated administrative activities. This position may also includeacademic advising, program design, and student mentoring.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

Teaching and Learning

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student byclearly communicating learning goals and how those goals areassessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providingtime for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas orinformation and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills by usingexamples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouragestudents to question ideas or information in the subject, adjustinstruction if students experience difficulties in learning, helpstudents to understand the language and processes of the subject,and help students to think through and solve problems, either bythemselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on testsor completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extrahelp or extended learning opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroomenvironment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting andending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules andinform the appropriate university official of any violations orinappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed throughnormal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each coursetaught by the first class meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed,provide written notice of any substantial change(s).
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrantspurchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistancewith course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity duringthe scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in thesyllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities,conducting research with students, providing curricularenhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-buildinginitiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outsideof the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connectingstudents with university resources, helping students to solveproblems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethicallifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.

Shared Responsibility

• Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors whichcontribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, andoff-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions ofresponsibility by volunteering for university events andinitiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, andrecruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect forstudents, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team playerand coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduatecourses and seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications – Required qualifications toeffectively perform the job. An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. (Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.)

• Bachelors Degree
• Valid State of Missouri Paramedic license
• EMS Instructor credential preferred
• Instructor qualification in industry certification courses(ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

May be representative, butnot all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilitiescommonly associated with this position.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problemsindependently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple taskssimultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas,and CAMS.

Work Environment –

Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of the functions of thisjob.

• General office and/or classroom conditions.

Physical Abilities -

Activities that are commonly associatedwith the performance of the functions of this job. The physicaldemands described below are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stamina to teach class as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.