"Fire Technology/EMT Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool"

Job Description

Fire Technology/EMT Instructor Part-time Temporary Pool

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Description: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first.

College of Marin's Fire Technology program offers the following skills certificate programs and courses:

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) - FIRE 215 Advanced First Aid/First Responder
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - FIRE 112 Emergency Medical Technician I, and the refresher courses Fire 120A/B

The Emergency Medical Technician Training Course certificate meets the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code for basic EMT-1 training, approved by Marin County Emergency Medical Service Agency. The official EMT-1 Certificate is issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The students have two years from the time of the class completion to apply and test for the National Registry.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION

All faculty members must be available to provide instruction in the classroom (in person). Please note that the College does not offer online-only teaching assignments.

Essential Functions

Instructors appointed to the part-time temporary pool may be used to cover part-time, temporary and/or substitute openings in the program. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Assignments for Fire Technology/EMT pool instructors include:

• Providing effective classroom or laboratory instruction using methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter
• Preparing and grading all class assignments and examinations
• Advising, assisting and evaluating students, evaluating learning outcomes and maintaining regular office hours
• Participating in program activities including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision making as well as the development of new teaching-learning methods and materials
• Contributing to development of program policies and procedures
• Participation in departmental and college professional activities and/or committees is welcomed, but not required
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet one of the following sets of requirements (A or B).

"A" LIST REQUIREMENTS - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Advanced First Aid/First Responder Courses

1. Any Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the field OR any Associate's degree and six years of professional experience in the field OR the equivalent; and
2. Current, valid licensure in California as a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Paramedic or current, valid certification in California as an Advanced EMT or EMT; and
3. At least 40 hours of documented instruction in teaching methodology; and
4. At least two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or pre-hospital care in the last five (5) years; and
5. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

OR

"B" LIST REQUIREMENTS - EMT, Advanced First Aid/First Responder & Fire Technology Courses

1. Any Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the field OR any Associate's degree and six years of professional experience in the field OR the equivalent; and
2. Current, valid certification as a California State Fire Training (SFT) Instructor in the subject that will be taught; and
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes & Skills)

• Experience teaching Wildland Fire Fighting (Fire 255) is desirable.
• Ability and enthusiasm to teach dual enrollment students.
• Competencies related to curriculum & course development; teaching & learning theory; information resources & evaluating student outcomes; and, assisting student to develop critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing with a diverse campus community.
• Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility and subject matter.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and members of the campus community.
• Commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the College of Marin.
• Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts and issues in a community college setting.
• Familiarity with, willingness and ability to use multiple teaching methods including computer-based learning.
• Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self-learners.
• Knowledge, training and experience with online pedagogy and technology.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral skills in English.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
3. To ensure compliance with the substance abuse and background screening policies of the District's allied health care facilities and hospitals, post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and background checks may be conducted.
4. California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
5. Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students.
6. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.
7. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete.

SUPPLEMENTAL & SALARY INFORMATION

BARGAINING UNIT & RETIREMENT PLAN

UPM - Part-time Faculty:

Employees in this position classification are considered Temporary Credit Unit Members and are represented by the United Professors of Marin (UPM/AFT 1610).

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $80,887 - $124,850