Adjunct Faculty, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. Founded in 1924, Morton College is the second oldest community college in the State of Illinois and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board.

As a comprehensive community college, Morton College’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong learning. Morton College is also proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering our diverse student population.

At Morton College, our community comes first. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome minorities, women, and individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our team.

Higher Education is the place to be — and Morton College is the place to be.

Description Summary

The EMT Instructor will teach the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level to a diverse student population; will participate and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree. Minimum two years experience working in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and excellent written communication skills and basic computer literacy required. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning and have excellent analytical, interpersonal and oral communications skills. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years working in various roles in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of medical and legal issues faced by the emergency medical technician. Working knowledge of business correspondence, office machines, job seeking, cloud computing, and speech recognition software. Academic preparation and teaching experience in areas of Emergency Medical Technology. Experience using course management system to deliver instruction. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Willingness to stay up-to-date on current trends in emergency medical procedures and practice.

Salary rate is per ECH.

Core Values

Compassion | Equity | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence