Adjunct Instructor - Emergency Medical Services (Clinical)

Job Summary

***This is an in-person position. Assignments are primarily offsite in addition to on campus commitments.*** Adjunct Positions are filled by semester on an as needed basis. Applicants in this applicant pool are reviewed when the department has an immediate need to fill a vacancy. Review of applications will then stop for the semester once the vacancy has been filled. Adjunct (part-time) faculty in this position teach courses primarily in the clinical setting at all levels of EMS training. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments will be predominantly at clinical sites with the possibility of on campus assignments at the Downtown Lansing campus. In-person teaching is required for this position; there are no remote work opportunities.

Clinical adjunct faculty encourage, collaborate, support, correct, stimulate, and challenge students to think critically in helping students plan for their patients’ optimal wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation. Faculty need to discuss assignments with unit managers and staff nurses as well as maintain ongoing verbal and written recording and reporting with them. Adjunct faculty are expected to work collaboratively with senior department faculty, department coordinators, the EMS Clinical Coordinator, and the EMS Program Director to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, state of Michigan EMS guidelines, and accreditation standards. Duties include preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students (in the clinical setting), assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. Additional responsibilities may include participation in course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, and other duties as needed. Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (or higher) in health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university. Associate’s in Nursing Degree preferred.
• Current unencumbered State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification for healthcare providers; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Significant work experience in the professional discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and as a member of a team.

*****IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.*****

Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must contact a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) credential evaluation services (www.naces.org) and request an academic transcript evaluation. Three of NACES member credential evaluation services are: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://www.ece.org/); World Education Services, Inc. (https://www.wes.org/); International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (https://ierf.org/). The credential evaluation must be submitted with the application materials.

REMEMBER: If an educational degree is required for this position, applications lacking these required documents will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Department and/or Critical Care work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related health discipline from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current unencumbered State of MI Paramedic license.
• Current unencumbered State of MI Instructor Coordinator license.
• Instructor status BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Teaching experience in a State approved EMS education program.
• Teaching experience at the college or community college level.
• Course management system (Desire2Learn, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, etc.) experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including email, electronic calendars, presentation software, etc.