Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

Fac0413P

Classification

Faculty

Position Number

Position Title

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine

Position Type

Faculty

Status of Position

Tenure Track Faculty

Union

Faculty

Position Summary

Requires independent action, an expert knowledge of Emergency Services and Paramedicine. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Adapt to new and changing situations while demonstrating a positive attitude.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Dean of Allied Health and Emergency

Essential Responsibilities

1. Key responsibilities : Coordinate and Instruct the Paramedic program

2. Instruct entry-level fire science and related specialty classes as needed.

3. Work with the Fire Science / Emergency Services Program Coordinator to assess / revise curricula as necessary.

4. Oversee Paramedic adjunct faculty, including hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline.

5. Oversee purchase, maintenance, and inventory of EMS program equipment with the department equipment specialist.

6. As a faculty advisor, use knowledge of IDPH guidelines to provide seamless matriculation or registration experience for prospective and current students.

7. Facilitate course development, revision, and accreditation as necessary to improve the program.

8. Regularly compile statistics regarding retention and completion, and stakeholder satisfaction.

9. Participate in departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on college and local committees.

10. Utilize statistics, research, and data to compile budgets, annual program reviews, and other reports required by the college, accreditors, and government agencies.

11. Act as liaison between college and paramedic program partners including collaboration on curriculum, facilities, equipment and student issues.

12. Participate in recruitment events both on and off campus.

13. Participate in advisory boards or organizations related to the program.

14. Assist in program budget preparation.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently / constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position requires flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors in EMS / Fire admin, Public Health, Education, an equivalent combination of education, or related; experience may be considered.

2. Current IDPH paramedic or PHRN license.

3. Current Illinois OSFM BOF or FFII certification.

4. Minimum five (5) years full-time firefighter / paramedic experience (department or contract).

5. Experience in EMS classroom instruction in college, fire / EMS agency or hospital setting.

6. IDPH licensed (NAEMSE) EMS Lead Instructor or by six months after hire.

7. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction

8. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

9. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence and emotional intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Health, EMS, fire, education, or related field.

2. Experience with developing and coordinating an EMS education program or curricula.

3. Familiarity with IDPH regulations / procedures regarding EMS education programs and site codes.

4. Familiarity with fire / EMS agencies in the college district.

5. OSFM Fire Instructor I or higher

6. Experience in college course development, assessment, planning, accreditation, and committee service.

7. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated multicultural competence.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days

Faculty should remain available weekdays between 8am and 4pm. Course assignments may be early morning, late afternoon, evening, Saturday, summer, and at branch campuses or satellite centers including some classes that may include outdoor activities.

Salary

56,063 - $66,894

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance (at no cost to You!)

Wellness Program

403B / 457B Retirement Savings

PSC Tuition Waivers

Tuition Reimbursement

Posting Date

01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Salary : $56,063 - $66,894