Emergency Medical Technologies (EMT) / Paramedics Adjunct Assistant Professor Pool

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college district is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time adjunct faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching EMT courses, assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in faculty governance. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with significant professional experience. An equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds are essential. Positions are filled as needed throughout the year in Sacramento, California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of related experience required.
• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Assess student learning outcomes and support professional development.
• Participate in faculty governance and other assigned duties.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Professional experience in teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree plus six years of experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are filled as needed through ongoing recruitment. Applicants are contacted and hired year-round based on college needs.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information: Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Specific courses offered may vary by campus.

• EMT 109 Emergency Medical Responder
• EMT 150 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Didactic
• EMT 151 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Internship

To view a complete list of courses for each discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage specific to each campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR have an associate's degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

*NOTES:

• Degree titles must match the stated minimum qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If your degree title is not exactly the same as one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications above, you must submit documentation for "equivalency" to be considered for the position. If you fail to submit this documentation and your degree title does not match, you will be disqualified.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must include the equivalency review request form detailing and explaining how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degree(s) listed in the minimum qualifications. Please visit our website for the form and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. If you do not attach a copy of your determination form or letter you will be disqualified. If you have misplaced your copy please contact Human Resources for assistance.