DIVISION: Health
SUPERVISOR: Director of Emergency Services Education Programs
BASIC FUNCTION: Part-time. This position includes, but is not limited to, shared responsibility for teaching and clinical development and supervision, in both didactic, lab and clinical settings, together with continued curriculum and program update and development. Additional shared responsibilities will include program budgets, effective utilization of advisory committees, equipment utilization and updates, maintaining clinical education and records, and other responsibilities as appropriate to the EMS program at the College.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required – HS Diploma
Iowa EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certified.
Able to get Iowa EMS Instructor Endorsement.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field if teaching Paramedic.
Able to satisfy the requirement in Iowa Code 139.
Basic computer skills.
Preferred – Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of recent clinical experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish languages.
Copies of all academic transcripts are required. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, a complete set of original transcripts will be required.
DESIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Ability to work with a wide range of students in both the classroom and clinical settings.
2. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct effective instruction in all assigned areas, using approved course outlines. This includes didactic, lab, and clinical settings.
2. Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses.
3. Notify the Program Director, Academic Dean, CAO, designee, or individual in charge as early as possible of inability to meet a class.
4. Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Submit grade reports to Student Services according to designated timelines.
5. Attend all faculty and division meetings and serve on college committees as appropriate.
6. Assist in the budgeting process by identifying instructional materials and equipment.
7. Counsel, advise, and/or refer students as appropriate.
8. Assist in promotion and recruitment of the instructor’s respective program(s).
9. Submit requisitions for needed supplies to immediate supervisor.
10. Serve as a resource person for students and graduates regarding job opportunities.
11. Enforce all Northwest Iowa Community College student policies.
12. Participate in professional development activities.
13. Provide students written course expectations, including course objectives, attendance policy, methods of evaluation, and grading practices.
15. Maintain clinical education and radiation monitoring records.
16. Assist in program administration needs.
17. Other duties as assigned.
WAGE/SALARY RANGE: Depends on experience and education.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Applications accepted until the position is filled.
ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: July 1, 2026
