Adjunct Instructor, Paramedic/EMT
- Maryland
- $34.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.General Description:Part-time instructors at Cecil College are a contract employee who is hired to teach specific disciplines per the program schedule. Part-time instructors do not have a college service requirement.Due to the need for interaction with students, employees, and the college community, this position requires in-person presence.Details:Responsibilities include providing for classroom and/or lab instruction and the evaluation of students' competencies and performance about the Health Care Careers Program standards and the Paramedic program.Specific Duties:1. Prepare for class by designing teaching strategies and student learning experiences to meet the established course objectives.2. Incorporate adult learning theory into the teaching strategies and learning experiences to facilitate the student's learning.3. Utilize effective teaching strategies to deliver course content that is based upon a pre-established curriculum, syllabus, course outline, and competency tools.4. Establish individual schedules for course content delivery that are based on the established course outline and syllabus. Distribute a written copy to students on the first day of class.5. Make student assignments and/or clinical assignments to achieve established course competencies according to the course outline and syllabus.6. Devise appropriate student evaluation methods to validate learning based on the program's established competency standards.7. Evaluate objectively, each student's performance based upon established program competencies and standards.8. Submit all student's grades, attendance, evaluations, class work, and other documents as necessary at the designated times.9. Review textbooks for appropriate use for existing or new courses.10.Attend monthly faculty meetings.11.Participate in accreditation activities for the program.REQUIREMENTS:Education: A minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services or related field is required.Qualifications:1.Prior teaching experience in the related field. Only completed applications (resume, letter of application and unofficial transcripts) will receive consideration. Only applicants who are authorized to work in the United States will be eligible for hire. Cecil College, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educational institution, is committed to diversity.2. Prior teaching experience in college/university setting, preferred.3. Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving, skills.4. Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills.5. Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).6. Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.7. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience and/or direct work experience related to the course topic is preferred.8. The instructor must have current clinical, administrative, and transdisciplinary competencies necessary to function effectively and safely in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.Licensure:Current/Valid licensure as a Paramedic by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Maryland.General Benefits:Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.Rate: $34/hr. This is a non-exempt (hourly) overtime eligible position.Position posted on 8/8/2024.Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.