Paramedic Faculty/EMS Clinical Coordinator

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Paramedic Faculty/EMS Clinical Coordinator to provide effective instruction and support student success. This role involves teaching, engaging in scholarly activities, and contributing to community service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency services, a commitment to student learning, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to various formats. Join a vibrant academic community that values excellence in teaching and lifelong learning, where your contributions will help shape the future of aspiring paramedics.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree and Paramedic certification.
• Experience in teaching or emergency services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses in various formats including online and hybrid.
• Engage with students in co-curricular activities to enhance learning.
• Maintain a classroom environment that supports retention and completion.

Skills

Paramedic Knowledge

Teaching Skills

Emergency Services Experience

Assessment Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paramedic Certification

Job description

Paramedic Faculty/EMS Clinical Coordinator

Position Title Paramedic Faculty/EMS Clinical Coordinator

Posting Number

Posting Number F00205

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Work Schedule

Salary According to Hiring Guide

Posted At

Campus/Center

Campus/Center Peosta

Location

Position Summary Information

Job Goal

To fully support the mission of Northeast Iowa Community College through the functions of teaching, service and scholarship. To provide effective instruction to ensure academic programming attains student learning outcomes and prepares students for successful transition into the workforce or transfer to a post-secondary institution. To carry out assigned responsibilities to ensure academic programs are sustainable and aligned with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Must meet minimum experience and education requirements as outlined by the Iowa Code sections 260C.47 and 260C.48 and the Northeast Iowa Community College Quality Faculty Plan.

Ability to demonstrate and assess paramedic knowledge and skills to students in the paramedic program.

The combined equivalent of at least three fulltime years of recent experience as a paramedic OR

The combined equivalent of at least three fulltime years of recent experience as a registered nurse with emergency room experience.

Teaching experience or training experience in the emergency services industry is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Must possess certifications and licenses as determined by the program dean/director:

Certified Paramedic in the State of Iowa

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Remain current with methods and developments in the content area.
2. Possess the expertise to deliver courses in multiple formats; face-to-face, online, hybrid
3. Utilize current technologies to support teaching;
4. Complete delegated teaching assignment in accordance with guidelines for teaching format.
5. Meet all class, office and college commitments.
6. Participate in the development of a cohesive general education program and/or career and technical program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Establish a representative program advisory board and respond to recommendations.
b. Ensure an ongoing process of curriculum evaluation.
c. Network with adjunct and concurrent faculty to ensure consistency in curriculum through department meetings, peer mentoring visits, discipline meetings etc.
7. Evidence a commitment to the assessment of student learning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Follow assessment activity timeline/deadlines.
b. Incorporate assessment activities in the instructional content.
c. Facilitate collaboration among all faculty teaching in the program/course to ensure course content and embedded assessments are consistent.
8. Evidence a commitment to ongoing program evaluation.
a. Annual review of Annual Key Performance Indicator Review document.
b. Participate in compiling Comprehensive Program Review packets.
c. Participate in compiling accreditation packets.
d. Review of annual Common Learning Outcomes dashboards.
9. Maintain a classroom environment that supports retention and completion. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Utilize instructional methods that require student engagement and collaboration.
b. Provide feedback, assessments and grades according to prescribed guidelines.
c. Ensure the classroom environment provides respect for diversity and individual viewpoints.
d. Emphasize to all classes the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
e. Provide persistent outreach to students not attending class or meeting class requirements.
f. Initiate referrals for identified at-risk student behaviors.
10. Assist in the placement and success of students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
a. Incorporate authentic learning into courses and programs.
b. Engage with students in co-curricular activities.
c. Reinforce career pathway leading to workforce placement and/or transfer upon graduation.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL TASKS :

The College recognizes three broad areas of faculty endeavor: teaching, scholarship, and service, and expects that ALL faculty members will be active in each of these areas.

Teaching

Teaching is a core activity of the College and all faculty members are expected to achieve excellence in this role. Teaching includes not only traditional classroom, laboratory and studio instruction, but may also include service-learning courses, evolving forms of technology-enhanced instruction such as hybrid, online, distance learning courses, competency based learning, and other non-classroom instruction such as the supervision of interns/co-op students and clinical students.

Scholarship

Faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly activity to enhance teaching effectiveness and facilitate life-long learning. The definition of scholarship at NICC is:

Discipline- or pedagogy- based inquiry, creative expression, or applied work experience that expands, enhances, or applies knowledge.

Service

Faculty members are expected to engage in activities at the department level that contribute to meeting the mission of the College. Faculty members are expected to contribute their disciplinary expertise through participation in internal and external community organizations relevant to their discipline of study.

Open Date

Open Date 05/08/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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SHARON LYONS, Director of Human Resources
8342 NICC Drive
Peosta, IA 52068
844-NICCEDU or 844.642.2338
563.556.5110 x2183
563.581.4782
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