"Paramedic Emergency Medical Studies Adjunct Faculty- Fall 2026 (DAY COURSES)"

Details

Posted: 11-Jan-26

Location: Cranford, New Jersey

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Allied Health

Internal Number: 11567

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Plainfield

General Description:

Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree required in the discipline unless otherwise specified.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years full-time paramedic experience is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Prior teaching experience as a certified instructor in AHA courses or NAEMT courses is preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• At least two (2) years full-time paramedic experience is preferred.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Prior teaching experience as a certified instructor in AHA courses or NAEMT courses is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.