Full Job Description
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor,
Classification Title: Primary EMT Instructor
Department: EMT
Rank: Instructor
Basic Function:
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of West Coast EMT Training.
Working Conditions:
Classroom environment and unassigned faculty office environment. Classes may be at the Orange,
Riverside, LA or San Diego County campuses. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening or weekends.
Essential Duties:
Examples of Job Duties:
A. Classroom responsibilities a. Meet classes/laboratories on day and times assigned. b. Develop and implement instruction for each class/laboratory period which is consistent with the official course outline. c. Develop and distribute the first week of class, a written syllabus for each course to communicate to students course objectives, grading criteria, and classroom policies. d. Demonstrate respect for student rights as specified in policy and applicable laws. e. Ensure course textbooks and instructional materials are made available to students in a timely manner. f. Refer students to tutoring and related student services when appropriate. g. Supervise student in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement or where such supervision is part of the instructors load.
B. Evaluation of Students a. Evaluate students progress toward meeting course objectives; advise the students of course objectives, methods of evaluation and the results of the evaluation. b. Return assignments and examination results in a timely fashion. c. Assign grades to students in the manner provided by policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title V regulations for the State of California. d. Submit required administrative paperwork, including grade report forms, in a timely and accurate manner.
C. Curriculum Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty
D. Student Advising Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty
E. Professional Development Responsibility of Full-Time Faculty
Additional Responsibilities a. Abide by department regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment. b. Advise Supervisor of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions. c. Fulfill all obligations as established by West Coast EMT Training d. Keep official records required by policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures.
Optional Duties* a. Advise enrolled students on such matters as: Learning skills, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field, career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field. b. Provide academic assistance and related services to students during office hours. c. Participate in the credit by examination program where applicable. d. Participate in the development and review of curriculum as needed. e. Participate in the development of alternative teaching modalities. f. Schedule, announce to students in all classes, and maintain office hours. g. Participate in advisory committee meetings as required. h. Participate in professional development activities. i. Attend and participate in department/center meetings when assigned by West Coast EMT Training j. Participate process of shared governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district, or community activities. k. Consult with Supervisor on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment, and screening/interviewing committees. l. Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned.
- All optional duties are on a voluntary basis, but some may have compensation attached per the
Collective Bargaining Agreement. Consult with departmental Dean for clarification.
Knowledge Of:
N/A
Ability To:
N/A
Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- CA Paramedic or NREMT Paramedic
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9.
Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Chapter 2. Emergency Medical Technician 100070. Teaching
Staff.
Principle instructor (s) who shall be qualified by education and experience with at least forty (40) hours of documented teaching methodology instruction in areas related to methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction and shall meet the following qualifications:
- (1) Be a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Paramedic currently licensed in
California
- (2) Be an Advanced EMT or EMT who is currently certified in California.
- (3) Have at least two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practices of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years.
- (4) Be approved by the program director in coordination with the program clinical coordinator as qualified to teach the topics to which he/she is assigned. All principal instructors from approved
EMT Training Programs shall meet the minimum qualifications as specified in subsection (e) of this Section.
- The instructor should be an American Heart Association (AHA) approved BLS instructor or have the ability to obtain an AHA Instructor Certification within twelve months (12).
- Applications should included copies of licenses and certifications.
- Appointment subjected to approval to teach by the local EMS office.
EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:
- If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you must submit an
Equivalency Request Form and narrative with your application.
- Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded in addition to the foreign transcripts.
- Additional Equivalency Information is available by clicking here.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
