PT Emergency Medical Science; EMS Instructor; CU

To teach courses in Emergency Medical Science to EMS students. To develop and update curriculum and prepare educational material for courses, provide classroom instruction to college students through lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions and testing. Courses to be delivered via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities as assigned.

• Receives general supervision from Public Service Department Chair
• Receives specific supervision from full-time EMS Program Director and Full-Time Instructor(s)
• Exercises no supervision

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide safe and accurate classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to class rosters, registration forms, paysheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Assist with recruiting, advising and retaining students
• Assisting in the evaluation of courses and programs
• Maintaining contacts with public safety organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current with advances in the occupational or academic field
• Supervise the use of and operate various instructional equipment and tools
• Provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate
• Develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Communicate with upper level instructional staff regarding ongoing implementation and evaluation of assigned instructional programs and participate in systematic program evaluation
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change to ensure that curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities which prepare students for selected vocations
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate
• Review available instructional materials; maintain laboratory equipment and supply inventory levels; test and make minor repairs on equipment; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to upper level instructional staff as a part of the annual budget process; may also submit requisitions for facilities needs based on space evaluation
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines

• Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Respond to student or public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes.
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train students in such procedures.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive and modern academic program
• Methods and techniques of classroom and laboratory instruction related to the area of work assigned
• Operational characteristics of instructional equipment and tools used in the classroom or laboratory
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration
• Current trends, research findings and developments in the area of assignment.

• Independently perform classroom and laboratory instructional activities in the area of work assigned
• Research and develop new courses and instructional programs
• Interpret, explain, and enforce college policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of instructional equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Effectively direct the activities of the academic area to which assigned in support of the College
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception…