Emergency Medical Technician Instructor (Pt)

Solano Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments.  These positions are filled on an as-needed basis and are on-going recruitments. Assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses. The district may cancel classes or change instructors as enrollment needs are determined.

This part-time EMT instructor will teach Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT- I) and / or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) theory and lab courses. Responsibilities include: Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations; inform students about course requirements; prepare and grade assignments and examinations; meet administrative timelines and submit completed and required documents and reports; and maintain required student attendance and scholastic records. Review curriculum and assess student learning.

This position is a part-time position. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters.

This position is a "pool" position, meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. The District maintains a "pool" of applications for positions which are needed on an ongoing basis at Solano Community College. The advantage of "pool" positions is when a position becomes available, the Dean may immediately begin screening applications from the available pool of applicants without having to post a position and wait while the position is being advertised.

APPLICATION PROCESS DETAILS:

• To be considered for this position, all complete applications and supporting materials must be received by the application deadline.

• Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.

• Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.

• Candidates should not expect official notification until the selection of the candidate has been completed.

• The College may re-advertise or delay filling a position.

• Oral interviews will be conducted to include a teaching demonstration.

• Travel costs related to the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters who teach a 40% assignment or more.

• Instructors must also communicate professionally and work effectively with others.

Qualified candidates must have any bachelor's degree and two years (2) of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years (6) of professional experience;

OR possess a valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service in the discipline (please note that issuance of CC Credentials was discontinued in July of 1990; they are no longer available).

AND qualified applicants must possess current California licensure or certification as a: Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Paramedic, Advanced EMT, or EMT AND two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in emergency medicine or pre-hospital care in the last five (5) years;

AND at least two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or pre-hospital care in the last five (5) years;

AND be approved by the Program Director in conjunction with the clinical coordinator as qualified to instruct the topics assigned, AND provide documented completion of a minimum of a 40-hour teaching methodology course.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated above, you must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents at the time of application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education for the degree and the major coursework for the degree or significant professional experience relevant to the position. The equivalency request form is included in the application.

All degrees must be from accredited institutions.

• Knowledge of multiple teaching methods which include critical thinking and problem-solving strategies; and college academic requirements and standards.

• Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds (including those with disabilities, who have wide ranges of abilities).

• Candidates must possess a commitment to encouragement of learning and an enthusiastic attitude toward learning.