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Location : Rocklin, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2324-00032
Division: Instruction Office
Department: Nursing and Allied Health
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, develop curriculum, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of Emergency Medical Programs and other related courses, direct Emergency Medical Programs, coordinate activities and programs with public and private agencies, and perform other related work as required.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Health Science / EMS Instructor must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
**Please Note: We will be hiring 2 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Health Science Instructors. Both positions are Full-Time positions with benefits. One position will be Tenure-Track and the other position will be Non-Tenure Track.**
By applying to this recruitment, please note that you will be considered for both positions, and candidates should be open to accepting either position.
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Examples Of Functions and Tasks
Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum, coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body and make changes; approved; review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards; interact with public and private agency partners to develop and improve curriculum and programs; represent the District in Federal, State, and local professional forums and organizations focusing on Emergency Medical Programs; interact with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure compliance with mandated course content accuracy and certification requirements.
Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks determined to the be the most useful and appropriate; prepare lesson plans; read current literature and incorporate relevant information in lectures; prepare syllabus; create materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials. PERIPHERAL: Complete book order forms and provide master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area.
Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information using a variety of methodologies; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; maintain order in classrooms and laboratories, and provide equal opportunity for student participation.
Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other violations of Standards of Student Conduct or College policies and/or procedures; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services; maintain necessary attendance and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines.
Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental and advisory committee meetings; respond in writing to requests for information; participate in curriculum development; attend and participate in divisional and/or college activities that are necessary for the development and improvement of the program; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees. PERIPHERAL: Serve on employee selection committees; serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; read and respond to information distributed by the Academic Senate.
Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Provide career and degree/major counseling to students; hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Health Sciences Department curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of occupational experience in the discipline OR Associate's degree AND six (6) years of occupational experience in the discipline OR the equivalent.
Possess and maintain a current EMT Certification, or Paramedic License, or an RN license in the State of California. Have at least two years of clinical or field experience within the last five years providing direct patient care or supervision in a prehospital care environment.
EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:
Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: Emergency Medical Services practices and processes; teaching practices, methods, and techniques; current directions in Emergency Medical theory and research.
Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; explain Emergency Medical Services concepts in a clear, logical and concise fashion; interact effectively with student, peers and administrative personnel; work independently to solve problems. PERIPHERAL: Recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly: Stand, sit, walk and turn to deliver lectures, other instruction, or instructional materials; work in the confines of a classroom and/or laboratory environment; reach overhead to operate equipment; lift, push, pull, stoop, squat, bend and carry (up to maximum of 50 lbs.) to move and operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate equipment, computers, and to prepare laboratory materials; utilize hearing to respond to student questions, normal conversation, and telephone calls; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials and computer screens and to operate equipment.
Supplemental Information
WHY SIERRA?
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement ce...
Location : Rocklin, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2324-00032
Division: Instruction Office
Department: Nursing and Allied Health
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Under administrative direction of an educational administrator, develop curriculum, provide lecture and laboratory instruction, evaluate performance of students engaged in the study of Emergency Medical Programs and other related courses, direct Emergency Medical Programs, coordinate activities and programs with public and private agencies, and perform other related work as required.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Health Science / EMS Instructor must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
- Teaching Emergency Medical Services courses, in the classroom and lab setting.
- The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are historically underrepresented and underserved in traditional classrooms.
- The faculty member will participate in curriculum development and in the review and assessment of student learning outcomes and course success rates disaggregated by race/ethnicity and other key demographics to ensure the success of all students.
- EMS program management and oversight of existing and planned courses.
**Please Note: We will be hiring 2 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Health Science Instructors. Both positions are Full-Time positions with benefits. One position will be Tenure-Track and the other position will be Non-Tenure Track.**
By applying to this recruitment, please note that you will be considered for both positions, and candidates should be open to accepting either position.
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Examples Of Functions and Tasks
Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum, coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body and make changes; approved; review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards; interact with public and private agency partners to develop and improve curriculum and programs; represent the District in Federal, State, and local professional forums and organizations focusing on Emergency Medical Programs; interact with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure compliance with mandated course content accuracy and certification requirements.
Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks determined to the be the most useful and appropriate; prepare lesson plans; read current literature and incorporate relevant information in lectures; prepare syllabus; create materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials. PERIPHERAL: Complete book order forms and provide master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area.
Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information using a variety of methodologies; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; maintain order in classrooms and laboratories, and provide equal opportunity for student participation.
Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, tests and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other violations of Standards of Student Conduct or College policies and/or procedures; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services; maintain necessary attendance and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines.
Shared Governance Participation - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental and advisory committee meetings; respond in writing to requests for information; participate in curriculum development; attend and participate in divisional and/or college activities that are necessary for the development and improvement of the program; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees. PERIPHERAL: Serve on employee selection committees; serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; read and respond to information distributed by the Academic Senate.
Ancillary Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Provide career and degree/major counseling to students; hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material, as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Health Sciences Department curriculum.
Minimum Qualifications
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of occupational experience in the discipline OR Associate's degree AND six (6) years of occupational experience in the discipline OR the equivalent.
Possess and maintain a current EMT Certification, or Paramedic License, or an RN license in the State of California. Have at least two years of clinical or field experience within the last five years providing direct patient care or supervision in a prehospital care environment.
EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:
Knowledge of: ESSENTIAL: Emergency Medical Services practices and processes; teaching practices, methods, and techniques; current directions in Emergency Medical theory and research.
Ability to: ESSENTIAL: Lecture in front of large groups of students; explain Emergency Medical Services concepts in a clear, logical and concise fashion; interact effectively with student, peers and administrative personnel; work independently to solve problems. PERIPHERAL: Recognize variation in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles; be patient with students; maintain integrity, honesty, reliability, and cooperation.
Physical Suitability Requirements: ESSENTIAL: Incumbent must be able to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly: Stand, sit, walk and turn to deliver lectures, other instruction, or instructional materials; work in the confines of a classroom and/or laboratory environment; reach overhead to operate equipment; lift, push, pull, stoop, squat, bend and carry (up to maximum of 50 lbs.) to move and operate equipment and prepare laboratory materials; utilize manual and finger dexterity to operate equipment, computers, and to prepare laboratory materials; utilize hearing to respond to student questions, normal conversation, and telephone calls; utilize vision (near and far) to read written materials and computer screens and to operate equipment.
Supplemental Information
WHY SIERRA?
- One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
- The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
- Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
- State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
- Competitive benefits package
- 175 day per year contract
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement ce...
