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Emergency Medical Services Lecturer
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A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$98,128 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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South Texas College:
NACES Members Job Description Job Description SUMMARY South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Lecturers are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.Note:
Lecturer are employed on as needed basis for a semester or one (1) year with no expectation of continued employment or property rights beyond the assignment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.Mastery of Subject Matter:
Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development 2.Teaching Performance:
Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students' needs Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments Effectively communicates subject matter content to student Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials 3.Evaluation of Student Learning:
Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning Maintains accurate records of student progress Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines 4.Support of College Policies and Procedures:
Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester Assures confidentiality 5. Participation inCollege, Division, and Program Activities:
Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned. Attends meetings and events as required by College administration. Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum 6. Contribution to theGrowth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:
Participates in student advising Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program Facilitates recruitment and retention of students 7. Performs other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must possess appropriate academic preparation 2. Must be able to provide official transcripts and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service 3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills 4. Excellent organizational skills 5. Commitment to the community college philosophy of educationPREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate, Current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certificate or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certificate, Current Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) certificate are preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Currently certified as a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMS Instructor required.
- Licensed or Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy 911 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting as a paramedic provider.
EXPERIENCE
Applicant must meet the STC credential requirements as per Board Policy DBA —Employment Requirements and Restrictions:
Credentials and Records located at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=632&code=DBA#localTabContent- Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Paramedicine or in a related field from a regionally accredited institution and three years of demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience in performing all EMT skills (all levels).