Description Summary
The EMT Instructor will teach the skills and knowledge necessary to
provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level to a
diverse student population; will participate and perform other
duties related to teaching at a community college. The
responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the
needs of the college arise.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and
supplemental course materials.
Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in
electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students
no later than the first week of the course.
Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed
by Deans’ Office.
Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and
locations.
Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest
speakers from Deans’ Office.
Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
Take and record student Attendance each day.
Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance
Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to
Deans’ Office.
Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s
Final Exam Schedule.
Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college
administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session
using assigned college designated e-mail.
Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree. Minimum two years experience working in an
emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of administrative and
clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of current Microsoft
Office applications and excellent written communication skills and
basic computer literacy required. Ability to use technology to
enhance teaching and learning and have excellent analytical,
interpersonal and oral communications skills. Be able to
demonstrate the Morton College core values of Compassion, Equity,
Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years working in various
roles in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of medical
and legal issues faced by the emergency medical technician. Working
knowledge of business correspondence, office machines, job seeking,
cloud computing, and speech recognition software. Academic
preparation and teaching experience in areas of Emergency Medical
Technology. Experience using course management system to deliver
instruction. Experience working with culturally diverse students.
Willingness to stay up-to-date on current trends in emergency
medical procedures and practice.
Salary rate is per ECH.
