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Form of workThis job is a full time, benefited, FLSA exempt position in the Health Sciences Division that reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.
Salary: $74,000/yr.
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 11413 Category 4)
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years' experience as an instructor in the Emergency Medical Services field. Current State of GA Paramedic license or NREMT Paramedic, current GA EMS Instructor Coordinator-Paramedic or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, current BLS and ACLS Instructor certification. Current BLS and ACLS certified.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, Master's degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum of five years teaching experience in a CoAEMSP Accredited Paramedic Program preferred. PHTLS and PALS instructing experience. Proficiency in preparation and delivery of instruction, advisement, and curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students, in a collegial and multicultural environment. Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills. In addition to the minimum qualifications, demonstrated experience with a variety of teaching strategies including the use of advanced instructional technologies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use common software programs. Some experience with online instruction a plus.
Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision, serve as Program Director and perform duties which include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and instruction of the Emergency Medical Services program. The Program Director will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 15 contact hours of day or evening instructional courses per semester. Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Percentage of Time:
Teaches credited speech courses as assigned in accordance with course standards and approved syllabi. (Performed by all incumbents)
Teaches primarily face-to-face and hybrid classes on campus to promote student retention and program completion
Delivers effective instruction that meets the needs of diverse students
Uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to different learning styles
Demonstrates effective classroom management and organization
35%
Organizes and administers the educational program per the goals and objectives of the program and/or college
Performs administrative functions related to program records, program evaluations including assessment of learning outcomes, reports, student records, and student evaluations.
Evaluates selects and requests educational materials and equipment.
Prepares and evaluates program budgets.
Completes all reports and records promptly maintains an accurate inventory of all assigned properties.
5%
Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited courses. (Performed by all incumbents)
Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.
Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.
Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.
Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials.
5%
Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)
Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve the objectives and goals of students.
Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.
Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities and other technical college-sponsored activities or programs as required.
Prepares program reports for submission to the supervisor within specified time frames of request.
Maintains a presence on campus during regular business hours to be available for meetings, department functions, and administrative tasks.
5%
Provide for quality instructional services
Prepare and deliver effective instructional material using a variety of teaching methods.
Establish a classroom/lab organization and management system containing policies and procedures.
Evaluate and assesses the educational needs and progress of program students.
Create an atmosphere conducive to student learning.
Maintain a presence on campus during regular business hours to perform and monitor instructional services.
3%
Maintain and develop continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies.
Evaluate current instructional techniques and support material.
Plan and implement a systematic program review.
Evaluate and develop strategies to improve program standards.
Evaluate and develop strategies for recruitment and retention of students.
5%
Coordinate departmental activities.
Coordinate program and faculty schedules.
Hire and schedule adjunct faculty.
Administer the program budget.
Maintain a presence on campus during regular business hours to coordinate and monitor departmental activities.
2%
Participate in college and community activities.
Participate in standing or ad hoc committees on campus.
Complete required annual professional enhancement activities.
Promote and participates in institutional and program marketing and recruitment activities.
Maintain relationships with community partners.
3%
Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Establishes criteria and tests the students to measure each student's progress.
Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.
Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required.
5%
Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.
Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary per established guidelines.
Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.
Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.
Promptly notifies the supervisor of defective equipment.
2%
Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Attends the required number of hours of required training.
Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.
Thoroughly conducts a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.
Exhibits and models positive work ethics.
3%
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
Prepares and submits student's progress and participation reports per the prescribed guidelines. Conducts follow-up surveys.
Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines.
Analyze collected data for program improvement.
Compiles and submits reports on time manner to the supervisor.
5%
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.
Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings, both on and off campus, that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.
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