Paramedicine Program Faculty Director

Primary Purpose Open Until Filled First Consideration Monday November 13th, 2023 PURPOSE OF POSITION To teach EMS courses within the Paramedic and EMT degree courses.
Responsible for program coordination of an accredited EMS program of study.
Description of Essential Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Instruction (80% of Time) Plan, coordinate, and provide direct instruction and clinical lab experiences with frequent assessments of the students’ progress in achieving acceptable program requirements within the EMT and Paramedic programs of study.
Curriculum development and modification by working with the EMS Advisory Committee (including grant funded career technical education programs), Instructional Deans and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs.
This curriculum development may include projects as broad as the development of revising current program offerings including degrees and certificates.
Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time) Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
Attend conferences and professional meetings.
Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
This position may advise students as assigned.
In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services.
The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.
All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college.
This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.
Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution’s continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree to direct the Paramedic program and a minimum of an Associate’s degree to direct an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program, from an accredited institution of higher education.
Faculty/Program Directors demonstrate the following qualifications: Appropriate medical or allied health education, training, and experience.
Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students Have field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care have academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic Be knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, and about evidenced-informed clinical practice.
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: Mastery of the subject area at a sufficient level to instruct and coach students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in the courses and programs at Southwestern.
Ability to evaluate student programs both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
Knowledge of or ability to learn teaching methods to instruct students of a variety of ages, backgrounds and learning abilities.
Ability to adapt to various audiences, to find various explanations and to facilitate various learning styles.
Ability to work with and cooperate with college faculty and staff at all levels, as a team member with the Vice President of Instruction, Instructional Dean, other faculty, staff, and related industry/businesses in developing course content, objectives, standards, program curriculum, grading and instructional methods.
The ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids of services.
A level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, document, and reports as required by the position and the ability to access student information for the purpose of advising and keeping student records.
Willingness to travel and/or teach/coach at various hours as required.
Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently.
Possess strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform data entry and access various files in college-wide information system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, brochures, flyers, and reports.
Accuracy in database management essential.
A comfort level with advising using video and online technology a plus.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES: Applicants must hold a current Paramedic Certification within the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (nremt.
org) and qualify for an Oregon Paramedic Certification through the Oregon Health Authority.
Paramedic instructors must also be able to earn the level 1 Paramedic and or NFPA Instructors Certificate and hold instructor level certifications in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
Additional Job Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system.
We want you to be successful in applying with us.
We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.
For assistance with this, please email hr@socc.
edu.
For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.
Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them.
Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position.
Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
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Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval.
For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable).
For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States.
This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
- REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions.
It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform.
All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
- VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.
225, 408.
230 and 408.
235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept.
of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: https://www.
archives.
gov/veterans/military-service-records/ For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.
oregonjobs.
org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.
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