EMS & Fire Science Instructor

Umpqua Community College is seeking an EMS & Fire Science Faculty member to educate, mentor, and inspire the next generation of EMTs, paramedics, and fire service professionals. If you have real-world experience, enjoy teaching others, and want to make a lasting impact on your community, we'd love to hear from you.

This is more than a teaching position—it's an opportunity to help shape the future of emergency services in Southern Oregon.

• Teach course-load as assigned using appropriate methodologies and discipline area expertise. 
• Use Canvas effectively (the UCC LMS) for all credit courses to include:
  • Use of canvas grade book
  • Posting of syllabus
  • Posting of course materials
  • Posting of learning support materials that lead to student success may include but are not limited to recorded lectures, discussion boards,  Open Educational Resources, announcements, and academic and student support information.
  • Facilitate student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes established by UCC
  • Continuously improve course and program curriculum, informed by student learning outcome data
  • Complete all academic assessment, data analysis, and curricular improvement reporting as required
  • Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/learner communication in support of achieving expected learning outcomes
  • Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning
  • Participate fully in one's own performance review, evaluation, and plans for professional growth in support of student learning

• Comply with all department guidelines and college policies
•  Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the College, using the governance structure of the institution to enact change where appropriate
• Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline
• Maintain and publicly post office hours 
• Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadline for financial aid purposes
• Use the Early Alert System with consistency
• Submit mid-term and/or final grades by the deadline established by the Records and Registration department
• Participate in orientation and recruiting activities as is reasonable. 
• Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus meetings 
• Meet yearly with supervisor to review the year and set goals

• Serving on campus and college-wide committees 
• Representing the discipline on state, national, and international levels 
• Participating in relevant projects with administrative approval 
• Mentoring peers 
• Assisting with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for new courses, disciplines, and programs) 
• Assisting with internal program reviews in disciplines other than your own 
• Advising student organizations 
• Participating in recruiting/retention activities
• Any other duties as outlined in the faculty contract agreement 

• Associate’s degree 
• Oregon EMT License or higher. (Paramedic License may be required)
• National EMS Education Instructor 1 Certification or equivalent (NFPA Instructor 1)
• Three years of experience in emergency medicine / prehospital care
• Current American Hearth Authority BLS CPR Instructor
• Successful completion of a criminal history clearance.
• Successful completion of a healthcare drug screening.
• Immunizations as outlined by the Oregon Health Authority.
• Proficiency with instructional and industry technology within 6 months (i.e., word processing, e-mail, learning management system, digital and social media, zoom and other online meeting platforms).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record, and be approved by the employer’s insurance provider.

• Licensed Oregon Paramedic
• Bachelor's degree
• NREMT EMT license or higher.
• NFPA Firefighter 1
• NFPA Hazmat Awareness & Operations
• NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation: 

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx