About Arkansas Tech:

Arkansas Tech University is a public, comprehensive, regional university that was established by Act 100 of the 37th Arkansas General Assembly in 1909. ATU offers credentials and degrees at the technical certification, associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The university operates campuses in Russellville and Ozark as well as Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC). Home to almost 10,000 students, ATU offers stackable credentials and multiple entry points to higher education. In all, Arkansas Tech offers more than 100 programs of study, including many of the most sought-after four-year baccalaureate programs among college first-year students - business, engineering, physical and biological sciences, the social sciences and teacher education. Pre-professional programs prepare ATU students to become doctors, dentists, lawyers, pharmacists, physical therapists, and veterinarians. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

This position includes instruction of high school students 10-12 grades in the areas of health sciences, and EMT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Health Science instructors’ responsibilities include: coordination of student clinical experiences, classroom and lab instruction, student advisement, supervision of students, serve on campus committees, program planning, student evaluation, student recruitment, professional development, classroom and lab instruction, development of curriculum, maintenance of classroom records, and communication with representatives in the field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of healthcare industry

Knowledge of Career and Tech Education

Strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Enjoy working with, and be able to relate to high school aged students

Ability to work in a team

Strong math and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Degree Paramedic; or EMT with 2 years minimum experience and hold a current unencumbered EMT Instructors license to practice in Arkansas; have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience and have the ability to become a high school certified technical instructor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Emergency Management or Health Sciences related Bachelor Degree; hold a current unencumbered license to practice in Arkansas; have three (3) years of experience working in emergency medicine, hold an Arkansas Teacher License in Health Science; and have one (1) or more years of teaching experience.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

This position is located at Arkansas Tech Career Center on Knoxville Avenue (Highway 7T) in Russellville Arkansas.

Must be able to stand for long periods, and lift 25 pounds occasionally.

What to Submit:

Please submit resume, letter of application, professional references, any certifications obtained

To be considered for the ATCC EMT/Health Science Workforce Ed Faculty position, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system, Cornerstone, prior to the closing date of June 1, 2023 before 6:00pm central time.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.