Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor, Part-Time Faculty

Copper Mountain Community College (CA); Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Copper Mountain College is seeking a part-time instructor for Emergency Medical Technologies. The role requires meeting scheduled classes, developing curricula aligned to the COR, and maintaining office hours for student advisement.

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree with relevant experience and possess EMT or Paramedic certification, plus NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor certification. Professional experience is required if the applicant holds a master's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience.
• Associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• A current EMT or Paramedic Certification.
• Completion of the NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor course.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes and laboratories on days and times assigned per the published class schedule.
• Publish in syllabus and maintain office hours; advise students enrolled in the instructor's classes in such matters as course content, grading criteria, and major degree requirements.
• Develop and implement instruction to fulfill COR standards and program objectives.
• Periodically assess and advise students on their progress toward course objectives.
• Maintain records, submit grades by deadlines, and refer students to tutoring and services as needed.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, safety regulations, and equity requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

EMT or Paramedic Certification

NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor course

Job description

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part-time instructor to conduct assigned classes and support advancement of the values represented by the Vision Statement and Mission Statement of the District.

• Meet classes and laboratories on days and times assigned per the published class schedule.
• Publish in syllabus and maintain office hours; advise students enrolled in the instructor's classes in such matters as:
  • Course content, scope and meaning, grading criteria;
  • Major course requirements for degrees or certificates;
  • Strategies to assist students in achieving published SLOs;
  • Collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the course orsubject field;
  • Career opportunities related to the subject field.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class or laboratory period that fulfills all course requirements contained in the official Course Outline of Record (COR) and is consistent with the academic and vocational program standards and objectives.
• Develop a written syllabus based on the Academic Senate's standards and submit as per District policy.
• Periodically assess and advise students of their progress toward meeting course objectives.
• Respect student rights as specified in District policy and applicable federal and state laws or regulations.
• In the absence of full-time faculty in the discipline, submit textbook adoption forms for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner, according to the approved procedure.
• When appropriate refer students to tutoring and related student services.
• Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement.
• Assign and submit grades by deadline in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title 5 regulations for the State of California.
• Keep official records, collect data, and submit records by deadlines as required by District policy and administrative procedures.
• Prepare and submit necessary forms in accordance with college procedures

Additional Responsibilities:

• Respond to administration with regard to the evaluation of student petitions and grievances.
• Abide by District regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions, potential hazards or accidents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Standards are established in accordance with theMinimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Collegesas adopted by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors for the discipline.

Emergency Medical Technologies

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience.

OR

Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

AND

A current EMT or Paramedic Certification.

AND

Completion of the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Level 1 Instructor course.

Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

Required Attachments:

1. A current and complete resume or CV highlighting educational, professional, and applicable experiences.
2. College transcripts for degrees from an accredited college or university (student copies are acceptable for application purposes but Official Transcripts will be required if hired).
3. Cover letter

Hourly rate is based on degree:

PhD/EdD: $78.86/hour - Lecture. $63.53/hour - Lab.

MA/MS: $75.75/hour - Lecture. $61.02/hour - Lab.

BA/BS: $72.79/hour - Lecture. $58.63/hour - Lab.

Tentative Timeline:

*All dates are subject to change based on availability

Equal Opportunity Statement

Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.