What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Services Faculty position at Grayson College?
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
Emergency Medical Services Faculty
Role:
Provides instruction across EMT and Paramedic programs as assigned. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all EMS courses in accordance with the academic standards, rules and regulations of Grayson College, Texas Department of State Health Services, Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. In addition, EMS faculty members support the mission of the
College and assist students with the mastery of didactic and clinical learning concepts as outlined by the program accreditor (CoAEMSP).
The salary for this position is based on the Grayson College 2025-2026 Faculty Salary scale, https://www.grayson.edu/employment/files/faculty-scale-25-26.pdf
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
- Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
- Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
- Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
- Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.
Responsibilities:
- 45% Provides instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings as assigned. Maintains academic standards as established by the College, Department of Health Sciences, and the EMS Program. Meets classes as assigned and provides assistance to students outside of class.
- 20% Coordinates with the Clinical Coordinator for student clinical experiences to meet clinical objectives and maintains collegial attitude with clinical sites.
- 15% Works as a team member in the EMS Department; complies with the “faculty responsibilities” as outlined in the EMS Faculty Handbook, and College’s Policy and Procedures Manual. Serves on college committees and task forces as requested.
- 5% Assists in budget planning and selection of textbooks and other teaching aids.
- 5% Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating all EMS courses, continuing education courses, and community outreach courses.
- 5% Participates in recruitment, registration, and mentoring of current and future EMS students.
- 5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of EMS Education.
This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Performance Measurements:
1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Creates and maintains collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
3. Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
4. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
5. Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
6. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices. Introduces pedagogical innovations as needed for effective instruction.
7. Serves as a positive role model for students.
*This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Performance Measurements:
1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Creates and maintains collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
3. Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
4. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
5. Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
6. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices. Introduces pedagogical innovations as needed for effective instruction.
7. Serves as a positive role model for students.
*This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Qualifications:
1. Position requires an Associate's degree at a minimum. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
2. Must be certified by a nationally recognized certifying organization at an equal or higher level of professional training than the Emergency Medical Profession being taught.
3. EMS Instructor Certification, or obtain through the Texas Department of State Health Services within one year of employment date.
4. Certifications required: (1) American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PAL Instructor certifications (or obtain within one year of employment); (2) Stop the Bleed Instructor Certification (or obtain within one year of employment); (3) any other certification as required by the Director of EMS Education or CoAEMSP.
5. Three years of full-time verifiable clinical experience in a related field of medicine is required.
6. Proficient in planning, instruction, evaluation and data analysis.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with at-risk and diverse student populations.
8. Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills and team-based patient care delivery.
9. Ability to work as a team player in helping the EMS Department grow and improve.
Please submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended with your application (If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire). Be sure to include three professional references with your application. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.