To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching coursework in the area of areas of Paramedic and general health courses for the Health Sciences department. Required course load is 36 credit hours per academic year (fall, spring and summer semester). This position will involve days, and may involve evenings and/or weekends, with a varying schedule between classroom, lab, and clinic focused teaching. The faculty must develop, implement and evaluate instruction, and report and record student achievement in assigned courses in accordance with department, division and college policies and procedures. Teaching responsibilities include lecture, laboratory, and clinical practice settings. Responsibilities will also include mentoring and remediation of current students and providing assistance in development and implementation of departmental initiatives.

Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities to the department, program, and college. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the College's Quality Faculty Plan.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement, empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability, working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service, anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance, commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead, regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Be able and willing to deliver courses as required by the college.
• Effectively organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week and be available on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment activities at course, program, department, and college levels.
• Engage in program administrative tasks related to program directing duties and/or clinic coordination.
• Lead, collaborate, and participate in review and assurance of compliance with accreditation reviews as required by specialized accreditors and the state.
• Knowledge of National EMS scope of practice, National EMS standards, and evidence informed clinical practice.
• Discuss program, career, transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
• Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental and college tasks, projects, and goals.
• Engage in continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program.
• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development.
• Provide Orientation/Training and supervision of clinical and capstone filed internship preceptors.
• Maintain relationships with K12, transfer, and community and/or industry partners.
• Work collaboratively with Continuing Education (CE) on EMS and AHA offerings.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
• Be creative, energetic, and self-motivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office, clinical, lab, or simulation setting. Frequent (34-70%) standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience as an emergency provider with evidence of current practice.
• Iowa EMS instructor endorsement or ability to obtain prior to start date.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current state-certification as a paramedic.
• ACLS
• PALS
• BLS
• Ability to obtain PHTLS & AMLS within the first 12 months.
• Obtain Instructor endorsement for ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS and AMLS within the first year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Completion of NAEMSE Instructor Course
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)