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Position Information
Position Title
Paramedic Instructor

Campus
Plainfield

Department
Paramedic Program

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Part Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt
Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Regular

General Description

Paramedic Instructor responsibilities shall be teaching course segments as assigned by Dean of Plainfield Campus and Allied Sciences and/or the Paramedic Program Director.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
•Teaches assigned course material/skill labs in accordance with the approved course outline and schedule, with incorporation of alternative approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
•Coordinate supervision and provide frequent assessments of the students' progress in achieving acceptable program requirements.
•Attends class sessions as scheduled.
•Advises Program Director of absences in a timely manner.
•Cooperates with the Dean and/or Program Director in developing and revising courses of study and curricula when asked.
•Cooperates with the Dean and/or Program Director in recruitment and advisement of students.
•Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
•Attends scheduled program staff meetings.
•Represents the College and Program appropriately to the community.
•Plans in advance to ensure availability of classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned tasks
•Adheres to professional standards of procedures.
•Adheres to College policies and procedures.
Education Requirements
•Current Paramedic Certification or licenses as needed and appropriate and outlined by the NJ State Department of Health.
•Minimum of High school degree or equivalent required.
Experience
•Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
•Teaching experience preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required
•Demonstrated mastery of subject matter or discipline
o Clinical and/or instructional experience in paramedicine
o Demonstration of clinical techniques as defined by the paramedic scope of practice
Physical Demands and Work Environment
•This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
•Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
•No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
•Some travel required.
Salary
Additional Information

Union County College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.
Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Terms of Employment

Part Time position, not to exceed 25 hours per week. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the College. Hours outside of the traditional weekday work schedule may be required, including evenings and weekends. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
10/23/2023

Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes