Lansing Community College - Lansing, MI
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Adjunct Instructor for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is responsible for teaching courses in didactic and lab formats at all levels of EMT, Paramedic, and/or Community Paramedicine training. This position requires an on-campus presence and traditional in-person teaching. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty, department coordinators, and the Program Director to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, State of Michigan EMS guidelines, and accreditation standards. Duties include planning and preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students, assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as needed. Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in didactic and lab formats at all levels of EMT, Paramedic, and/or Community Paramedicine training.
- Plan and prepare course materials.
- Deliver instruction to students.
- Assess and grade student performance.
- Assist students outside of class.
- Participate in course assessment and department/program meetings.
- Engage in professional development activities.
- Collaborate with senior department faculty and coordinators.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED plus 2 years of relevant work experience OR Associate's Degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Current unencumbered State of Michigan EMS Provider license.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification for healthcare providers.
- Significant work experience in the field.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate's Degree in an EMS related field or Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Teaching experience in a State approved EMS education program.
- Current unencumbered State of Michigan Instructor Coordinator license.
- Instructor status in BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS.
- Teaching experience at the college or community college level.
- Course management system experience (Desire2Learn, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Part-time faculty pay based on PT salary schedule.
- Access to professional development activities.
- Participation in department/program meetings.
