Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is twice recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of America's to community colleges. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in over twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits (90% paid by the college); State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green Fridays; early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and regional community needs.CSM's faculty are highly- skilled and creative; they incorporate the latest teaching approaches and technology into their instructional delivery. Our faculty work closely with students inside and outside of the classroom and serve as advisors to student clubs and more. Our faculty teach face-to-face, online, hybrid, and hy-flex classes always focusing on student engagement and critical thinking.Faculty in the EMS Program are highly engaged in clinical simulation and clinical judgment. The College of Southern Maryland is an approved NAEMT training site and our EMS faculty have presented at the Association of Faculties for Advancement of Community College Teaching. Faculty support student success through a focus on individual and group faculty advising, collaboration with the advisory council, and an emphasis on multi-modal teaching to meet students' diverse learning styles. Faculty approach teaching as a collaborative endeavor built on a foundation of interactional relationships. As such, faculty use adult learning theory to approach their teaching and act as role models and facilitators for students. EMS faculty focus on student engagement and success through critical thinking, analytical and hands-on approaches. EMS faculty are expected to be knowledgeable of learning management systems in addition to face-to-face and innovative technology-based instructional delivery approaches. As such, we are seeking an innovative educator to join our Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Program faculty.The College of Southern Maryland is an ardent supporter of professional development and offers a robust professional development program for and investment in its faculty.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe successful faculty member will teach 15 credit hours per semester and 30 credit hours per academic year of day, evening or weekend classes. Flexibility is required to work in this position as teaching assignments may vary from semester to semester. There is an expectation for summer teaching with this position. Faculty may be assigned to teach on the La Plata campus or any campus or center where CSM offers classes. The faculty member hired in this position is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities to promote student-centered learning and success. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, holding office hours, serving on various committees, and demonstrating a commitment to professional development thorough participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.In addition to the above responsibilities, this faculty member may coordinate various aspects of the College of Southern Maryland's EMS courses, including such activities as mentoring, observing, and evaluating adjunct faculty, and contributions to student learning outcomes assessment processes.DUTIES AND STANDARDS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Teach 30 credits of courses per contract year in the EMS discipline
Teach a range of courses that may include morning, day, evening, weekend or online, in an accelerated format. There is an expectation for summer teaching with this position.
Design assignments that incorporate students' program of study and connect to the EMS discipline
Engage students in their learning through active and collaborative learning approaches
Meet with students outside of class to assist them with being successful college students
Incorporate culturally relevant pedagogies into the teaching and learning process
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret information
Demonstrated ability to deliver instruction to diverse student populations, with varied levels of learning and preparation
Knowledge and use of student engagement strategies that support completion and student success goals
Demonstrated experience providing feedback students can use to improve their performance
Experience developing or using Open Education Resource (OER) materials as an instructional tool
Maintain an ongoing program of professional development and participate in professional organizations, workshops, seminars, conferences and activities
Mastery of appropriate computer operation skills
Operate a motor vehicle for travel to other campuses
Minimum Education and Training
Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services or related health field; Master's degree preferred.
Experience Preferred: Two years full-time teaching experience or four years teaching as adjunct faculty member, preferably at the college level.
Related Professional Experience Required: Five years practice in emergency medical services as a paramedic
Experience planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating EMS clinical simulation preferred
Experience planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating EMS clinical and field activities preferred
Active NREMT paramedic certification AND Maryland paramedic license or ability to obtain Maryland licensure within 6 months.
Current credentials in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Ability to use word processing, basic internet applications, and basic database navigation required.
Ability to use an educational enterprise, learning management system such as MyLearning to support and facilitate instructional delivery required.
Ability to teach in face-to-face, virtual, web and web-hybrid formats required.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards RequiredAdditional Information: Your cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required as part of the application process. Please attach those documents to your application. When applying for this position, please be prepared to answer the following statements during the application submission process:
Please describe your activities that demonstrate a commitment to student success for a diverse population.
Please submit a statement of your teaching philosophy.
Placement in rank is commensurate with background and experience. Professional development and professional service requirements are determined by rank and documented annually on the faculty development plan. For more information on placement in rank please visit the Pay and Benefits Questions page at:College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Keep growing in your career at the College of Southern Maryland. CSM offers great benefits, beautiful campuses and a challenging environment.EmployerCollege of Southern MarylandAddress8730 Mitchell RdLa Plata, Maryland, 20646Phone301-934-7700Website
