What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technologies Full-Time Tenure Track Instructor position at Cuesta College?
Cuesta College
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: FY2223-00133
Location: Cuesta College - San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 4/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
The Nursing and Allied Health Division at Cuesta College is looking for a Full-Time Tenure Track Emergency Medical Technologies Faculty. The program currently includes Paramedicine and EMT courses. The courses are offered on both the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles campuses. This program is taught in Fall, Spring, and Summer. While the position is a 175-day employee, there is an expectation that the candidate will teach in the Summer. Both the Paramedic and EMT programs have high NREMT pass rates. The Allied Health Department is seeking a faculty member with strong teamwork and collaboration skills to join us in our pursuit of student success and professional excellence. The Full Time Tenure Track faculty responsibilities include teaching assignments in theory courses, skills laboratory supervision, and community-based field learning. Professional development is encouraged and supported. Instruction incorporates state of the art equipment equal to current standards as well as modern technology in the classroom. Students benefit from the strong relationships we have with our community internship and clinical partners.
Cuesta College values academic excellence and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff. With our commitment to success and inclusivity Cuesta College is dedicated to providing students with an enriching learning experience to support attainment of their educational goals and careers. The successful candidate will be a capable instructor committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and are guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty are responsible for choosing appropriate course materials, developing a student- centered equity-minded syllabus adhering to a college-approved Course Outline of Record, outlining classroom expectations, and content to be covered as well as developing a plan for content delivery. This position requires regular communication with students throughout the semester, office hour availability, assigning grades, and referral of students to appropriate support services, as needed. Instructors may be expected to become online teaching certified, if not already certified.
Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a Paramedicine Instructor
Appropriate evidence for the candidate includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement:
Commitment staying up-to-date with the latest developments in nursing and nursing education and in collaboration with industry and/or professional organizations;
Ability to continuously reflect, evaluate, and improve teaching methods;
Ability to organize and explain materials/instructions in an appropriate manner to address students' abilities and learning styles;
Ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their own learning, promote development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and encourages students to become lifelong learners;
Ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cultural sensitivity;
Ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds;
Ability to develop and assess student learning outcomes, as well as identifying methods for achievement of those outcomes.
COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
College or departmental responsibilities will include the following:
Developing, participating, and/or updating program curriculum;
Completing and submitting course assessments and evaluations;
Serving on college committees (Participatory Governance);
Participating and contributing to program review;
Participating in Peer evaluations and hiring committees;
Scheduling and working with full-time and part-time instructors in the department;
Collaborating with classified staff and program director;
Serve as a liaison for community healthcare organizations;
Collegial, professional, and ethical conduct;
Distance Education Certification (by end of Fall 2023).
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
Required:
(1) Be a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, or paramedic, currently certified or licensed in the State of California.
(2) Be knowledgeable in the course content of the January 2009 United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards DOT HS 811 077 E, herein incorporated by reference; and
(3) Have six (6) years of experience in an allied health field and an associate degree or two (2) years of experience in an allied health field and a baccalaureate degree.
(4) 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 or a willingness to enroll in the teaching course upon hire
(5) current CCP certification or a flight paramedic (FP) certification from the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC).
Desirable:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit all documents listed below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF documents are preferred.
Cover letter;
Resume;
Teaching Philosophy Statement ( See further document instructions below) ;
Professional Reference List ( See further document instructions below) ;
Unofficial transcripts; and
Diversity statement ( See further document instructions below).
Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.
Teaching Philosophy Instructions:
Please limit this document to 500 words.
Describe your approach to teaching a diverse student body.
Discuss your values, beliefs, and/or goals related to teaching.
Consider how the Cuesta College Mission Statement connects to your philosophy.
Consider answering one or more of the following questions:
Cuesta College is committed to closing racial equity gaps in experience and outcomes for our Black and Latinx students. What would be your approach to advancing this goal in your classes?
Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved, disproportionately impacted students?
What are some of the techniques you use to teach in a culturally responsive way? Professional Reference List: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate does not directly meet minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below for more information.
Equivalency Process (AP 7211) (Download PDF reader)
Petition for Equivalency Form
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position . LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview and teaching demonstration on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Friday, May 5, 2023.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: FY2223-00133
Location: Cuesta College - San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 4/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
The Nursing and Allied Health Division at Cuesta College is looking for a Full-Time Tenure Track Emergency Medical Technologies Faculty. The program currently includes Paramedicine and EMT courses. The courses are offered on both the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles campuses. This program is taught in Fall, Spring, and Summer. While the position is a 175-day employee, there is an expectation that the candidate will teach in the Summer. Both the Paramedic and EMT programs have high NREMT pass rates. The Allied Health Department is seeking a faculty member with strong teamwork and collaboration skills to join us in our pursuit of student success and professional excellence. The Full Time Tenure Track faculty responsibilities include teaching assignments in theory courses, skills laboratory supervision, and community-based field learning. Professional development is encouraged and supported. Instruction incorporates state of the art equipment equal to current standards as well as modern technology in the classroom. Students benefit from the strong relationships we have with our community internship and clinical partners.
Cuesta College values academic excellence and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff. With our commitment to success and inclusivity Cuesta College is dedicated to providing students with an enriching learning experience to support attainment of their educational goals and careers. The successful candidate will be a capable instructor committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and are guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Faculty are responsible for choosing appropriate course materials, developing a student- centered equity-minded syllabus adhering to a college-approved Course Outline of Record, outlining classroom expectations, and content to be covered as well as developing a plan for content delivery. This position requires regular communication with students throughout the semester, office hour availability, assigning grades, and referral of students to appropriate support services, as needed. Instructors may be expected to become online teaching certified, if not already certified.
Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a Paramedicine Instructor
Appropriate evidence for the candidate includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement:
Commitment staying up-to-date with the latest developments in nursing and nursing education and in collaboration with industry and/or professional organizations;
Ability to continuously reflect, evaluate, and improve teaching methods;
Ability to organize and explain materials/instructions in an appropriate manner to address students' abilities and learning styles;
Ability to use teaching methods that engage students actively in their own learning, promote development of critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and encourages students to become lifelong learners;
Ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cultural sensitivity;
Ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socioeconomic, and language backgrounds;
Ability to develop and assess student learning outcomes, as well as identifying methods for achievement of those outcomes.
COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
College or departmental responsibilities will include the following:
Developing, participating, and/or updating program curriculum;
Completing and submitting course assessments and evaluations;
Serving on college committees (Participatory Governance);
Participating and contributing to program review;
Participating in Peer evaluations and hiring committees;
Scheduling and working with full-time and part-time instructors in the department;
Collaborating with classified staff and program director;
Serve as a liaison for community healthcare organizations;
Collegial, professional, and ethical conduct;
Distance Education Certification (by end of Fall 2023).
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
Required:
- Any Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
- Any Associate's degree from an accredited institution and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;
- The equivalent. (Candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website .)
- A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
(1) Be a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, or paramedic, currently certified or licensed in the State of California.
(2) Be knowledgeable in the course content of the January 2009 United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards DOT HS 811 077 E, herein incorporated by reference; and
(3) Have six (6) years of experience in an allied health field and an associate degree or two (2) years of experience in an allied health field and a baccalaureate degree.
(4) 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 or a willingness to enroll in the teaching course upon hire
(5) current CCP certification or a flight paramedic (FP) certification from the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC).
Desirable:
- Teaching experience in the discipline, community college level preferred;-Awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit all documents listed below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF documents are preferred.
Cover letter;
Resume;
Teaching Philosophy Statement ( See further document instructions below) ;
Professional Reference List ( See further document instructions below) ;
Unofficial transcripts; and
Diversity statement ( See further document instructions below).
Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.
Teaching Philosophy Instructions:
Please limit this document to 500 words.
Describe your approach to teaching a diverse student body.
Discuss your values, beliefs, and/or goals related to teaching.
Consider how the Cuesta College Mission Statement connects to your philosophy.
Consider answering one or more of the following questions:
Cuesta College is committed to closing racial equity gaps in experience and outcomes for our Black and Latinx students. What would be your approach to advancing this goal in your classes?
Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved, disproportionately impacted students?
What are some of the techniques you use to teach in a culturally responsive way? Professional Reference List: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate does not directly meet minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below for more information.
Equivalency Process (AP 7211) (Download PDF reader)
Petition for Equivalency Form
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position . LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview and teaching demonstration on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Friday, May 5, 2023.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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