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Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Faculty - Emergency Medical Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Emergency Medical Technology

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, faculty term appointment within Emergency Medical Technology department. The individual shall be knowledgeable in all aspects of pre-hospital care, capable of applying techniques and modalities of adult education, and of managing resources and resource personnel. The individual shall act as a liaison between faculty, students, the local medical community, and the Office of Emergency Medical Services.
The individual is also responsible for the delivery of didactic material, demonstration of the psychomotor skills, verification of skill proficiency, and continued faculty development to meet the needs of the institution. The Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom/lab instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned.
At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers information on various topics in Emergency Medical Services program courses.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and others.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Maintains current license/certification in profession.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as required.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Edit Remove

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree at an accredited institution.
  
• Current unencumbered Tennessee Paramedic License with Instructor/Coordinator endorsement
  
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
  
• General experience using various computer software and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years practicing in the pre-hospital environment
  
• Current instructor credentials in Basic Life Support
  
• Current provider credentials in advanced trauma, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years EMS education administration or greater than 300 hours of EMS instruction
  
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and technology

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.