What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor- Paramedicine position at Ozarks Technical Community College?
JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTOR-PARAMEDICINE DEPARTMENT: PARAMEDICINE
SALARY RANGE: FACULTY SALARY CLASSIFICATION CHART FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Paramedicine
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/11 month position/PSRS
Position Summary
The Instructor will be responsible for the instruction and management of assigned classes and will maintain professionalism within their specialized field, including currency and required certifications. This position is responsible for 15 – 25 instructional contact hours in a normal work week.
Essential Job Duties
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
SALARY RANGE: FACULTY SALARY CLASSIFICATION CHART FLSA: EXEMPT
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Paramedicine
SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/11 month position/PSRS
Position Summary
The Instructor will be responsible for the instruction and management of assigned classes and will maintain professionalism within their specialized field, including currency and required certifications. This position is responsible for 15 – 25 instructional contact hours in a normal work week.
Essential Job Duties
- Maintain currency of knowledge and skill in field of specialization and areas of instruction.
- Maintain professionalism and vocational certifications, as required by position.
- Assist in student outreach and recruitment for college, Health Sciences division, and Paramedicine department.
- Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college –approved curriculum and resources.
- Develop a course syllabus for each class taught, using the approved course abstract and syllabus template.
- Incorporate pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
- Foster a positive classroom learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners.
- Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
- Participate in required number of hours of professional development each year, 10 of which must focus on fostering teaching improvement.
- Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
- Participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives.
- Mentor new/adjunct/part-time instructors in their academic department or program area, as needed.
- Participate in curriculum development and work with advisory committees, as needed.
- Comply with college policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
- Participate in professional organizations.
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Current National Registry certification and licensure in the state of Missouri as a Paramedic.
- Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
- Three years of experience in emergency medical response.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to obtain NAEMSE Instructor 1 certification within 1 year of employment
- Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Experience in teaching EMS or related courses.
- Experience working within a collegiate setting.
- Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
- Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
- Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
- Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
- Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
- College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.