Emergency Medical Services Lecturer

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Job Description

SUMMARY South Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Lecturers are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.

Note

• Lecturer are employed on as needed basis for a semester or one (1) year with no expectation of continued employment or property rights beyond the assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1.
• Mastery of
• Subject
• Matter: Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline Possesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or discipline Attempts to connect subject matter with related fields Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development 2.
• Teaching
• Performance: Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students’ needs Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments Effectively communicates subject matter content to student Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials 3.
• Evaluation of
• Student
• Learning: Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomes Develops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomes Evaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learning Maintains accurate records of student progress Submits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines 4.
• Support of
• College
• Policies and
• Procedures: Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and Procedures Fulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employment Maintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College procedures Prepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semester Assures confidentiality 5.
• Participation in
• College,
• Division, and
• Program
• Activities: Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned. Attends meetings and events as required by College administration. Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairs Fosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors Assists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum 6. Contribution to the
• Growth and
• Enhancement of
• College
• Mission and
• Programs: Participates in student advising Maintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plans Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channels Performs professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and program Facilitates recruitment and retention of students 7. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must possess appropriate academic preparation 2. Must be able to provide official transcripts and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service 3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills 4. Excellent organizational skills 5. Commitment to the community college philosophy of education PREFERRED QUALIFICATION Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate, Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate, Current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certificate or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certificate, Current Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) certificate are preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Currently certified as a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMS Instructor required.
• Licensed or Certified Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years work experience in a busy 911 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting as a paramedic provider. Security Sensitive Position. All applicants are subject to a national criminal background check under STC policy. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Applicant must meet the STC credential requirements as per Board Policy DBA — Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records located at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=632&code=DBA#localTabContent
• Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Paramedicine or in a related field from a regionally accredited institution and three years of demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in performing all EMT skills (all levels). LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Faculty may be required to teach at any of the College's campuses or teaching sites during time periods that fall outside 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and/or dual enrollment courses at high schools throughout the College's service area. Minimum Compensation $49,231.00 Desired Start Date August 24, 2026 Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank) 31 July 2026 11:59pm