Job Summary
The role and mission of LSCO places major emphasis upon the teaching component. Therefore, the instructional faculty position at LSCO has an emphasis on teaching, scholarship, and service. The apportionment of responsibilities may be modified for a specific position and for a specific semester due to classes not making or other variables which affect teaching assignments. Faculty will be expected to teach assigned classes according to approved course syllabi or instructional dean.
Each faculty member will schedule office hours which will include the normal working hours (8:00 - 5:00), not excluding evening hours when classes are in session. During these office hours, the faculty member will be available to counsel students and will be available for departmental, divisional, and institutional obligations.
Duties/Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Teaching:
- Provide instruction for the Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic programs for Lamar State College Orange.
- Classroom preparation, supervision, and instruction, in face-to-face, online, or hybrid venues, as assigned by the College Administration.
- Field-based or off-campus instruction.
- Laboratory design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities.
- Measurement of student performance including the preparation, administration, grading, and evaluation of tests, papers, examinations, and research projects, etc., reporting grades, and participation in the assessment of course and program outcomes.
- Conduct assessment and evaluation of Student Learning Outcomes for each course, department or program outcomes, and general education student learning outcomes as appropriate.
- Conferences with, and academic advisement of students including assistance with degree plans, registration, and course assistance.
- Coordination and supervision of student activities directly related to the academic program.
- Experiments in teaching methods and teaching-oriented research, including creation of effective learning environments.
- Writing letters of recommendation for students.
- Selection and procurement of books, films, and other materials for classroom, library, learning center, or laboratory use.
- Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books and other materials to be ordered by the library or learning center.
- Development of new courses and programs of study, including web-based and other technology-based instruction.
- Actively participate in curriculum development, including the establishment of program and student learning outcomes, and the reporting of learning outcomes results as required by departmental procedures.
- Participate as a member of teaching team in preparation and presentation of learning experience with integrated paramedic curriculum in the classroom, clinicals and simulation lab.
- Provide direct supervision of students practicing in clinical area including patient selection, observation of students in delivery of patient care, evaluates performance of students’ skills.
- Communicate objectives for student performance to the clinical facility administration and training staff.
- Incorporate new knowledge, best practice, and techniques into teaching.
Professional Development and Pedagogy Advancement:
- On-going reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization.
- Attend professional development opportunities regularly, as required by College Administration.
- Holding membership or office in professional associations.
- Attendance and participation in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.
Service:
- Support student success by assisting with and participating in commencement, PTK inductions, and other related ceremonies.
- Service on institutional and affiliated committees.
- Service on professional association committees.
- Participation in college-wide assessment activities.
- Participation in institutionally sponsored activities to recruit students.
- Interviewing and screening candidates for faculty and staff appointments.
- Coordination, advisement, and supervision of student organizations or student activities not directly related to the academic program.
- Advisement and counseling of students.
- Participation in sponsored community service or community projects.
Other:
- Other duties as assigned by College Administration.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree preferred. Academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a Paramedic is required.
EXPERIENCE:
College teaching experience is preferred. Must have field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care and have appropriate medical training and experience to lead the EMS/Paramedic program and courses.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be knowledgeable about current National EMS Education Standards and Scope of Practice.
Must be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of EMS/Paramedic students.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ambulatory; cognitive; normal speech/communication; normal written communication; normal or corrected visual acuity; normal or corrected hearing; and moderate travel required; frequent standing and sitting. Moderate lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects up to 20 pounds; operation of a personal computer and other various office equipment; infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filling.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Classroom, clinical, and laboratory environments
LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.