Part-Time Emergency Medical Services Program Instructor at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Part-Time Emergency Medical Services Program Instructor Location: Albany State Rec. Location Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 292296 About Us Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.Location Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.Job Summary The Department of Health Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member in the Emergency Medical Services Program.The candidate will be responsible for assistant the Program Director and Clinical coordinator with meeting and maintaining accreditation requirements, precepting clinical rotation, and assisting with student performance and success.Sponsorship is not available for this position.Responsibilities The part-time EMS Faculty Member is responsible for relevant accreditation compliance, compliance with clinical Preceptor requirements as described in ACEMAPP, participation in program committee meetings, program planning, and the overall development of the clinical learning program.The part-time faculty member is also responsible for collaborating with other program faculty, the Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director. Additional administrative functions include:Assisting with the instruction of students in EMS lab skills and performing skills evaluations.Attending program meetings, participating in continuing education workshops, and contributing to program evaluation is important. Serve as a member and attend meetings of the program Advisory Committee.Meeting specific program accreditation standards/essentials.Maintaining current professional credentials.Perform duties as assigned by the Program Director.Supervision of clinical learning events.Complete all clinical preceptor training and maintain current standards.In addition to these core responsibilities, a part-time faculty member may also be involved in:Contributing to the advisory board for the EMS program.Assisting with efforts to attract and retain students.Participating in the assessment and revision of the EMS program. Required Qualifications Candidates applying for this position must have the following qualifications:Current certification as a Georgia AEMT or Paramedic.Minimum of 2 years of licensed prehospital experience.Preferred Qualifications Current certification as a Georgia EMS Instructor/Coordinator at the AEMT level or above preferred but not required.Proposed Salary Salary Range is from $25 to $35 per hour for part-time instruction. Required Documents to Attach Cover letter.Resume.Unofficial transcripts. A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities The part-time EMS faculty member must possess the qualifications and skills necessary to perform the teaching and clinical leadership and management functions identified by Albany State University as appropriate for this role. This role involves a variety of other professional duties and responsibilities relevant to service at the campus wide-level. Those include:Excellent mastery of psychomotor skills used in the prehospital setting.Ability to set up skills stations, develop scenarios, demonstrate, teach, and grade students in the lab environment. Ability to create engaging and effective learning experiences for students. Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.Ability to manage clinical rotations by assigning students to ED staff and remaining in the area with the students to supervise patient assessment, IV sticks, medication administration and other techniques as needed. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at [email protected] Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional Values ExcellenceWe achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.RespectWe are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.CommunityWe strive to build community and value a good mindset.TeamworkWe seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.LearningWe cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle* a successful pre-employment drug testEqual Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. 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