Job description

**Please Apply ONLY online at https://web.sjrstate.edu/onlinejobapplication.html, the College’s website to be considered for this position.**

Full-time EMS Program Director/Instructor
12 Month Instructional Position

Class and Grade: FT Faculty (12 month)

Reports to: Dean of Allied Health

Position Summary:

St. Johns River State College seeks a dedicated individual to join our faculty as the program director and a full-time instructor in the Emergency Medical Services program. This is a unique opportunity to give back to the profession by training the next generation of EMTs and paramedics in northeast Florida. SJRState is the primary source for paramedic education in the tri-county area, and its EMS and EMT programs are highly respected. Currently serving up to 40 EMT and 20 paramedic students each year at the Orange Park and Palatka campuses, the program is well-equipped with facilities for both classroom and skills instruction and has strong partnerships with local agencies for field experiences. Come join our team!

About the College – SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State’s service area includes St.Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, Palatka, the “Gem City of the St. Johns,” and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.

SJR State offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions to retirement and health insurance; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; generous paid time off; employee assistance, wellness programs and tuition assistance. More information about benefits can be found at https://www.sjrstate.edu/hr/summaryofbenefits.pdf.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position with additional responsibility for coordinating the paramedic and EMT programs. Full-time faculty at SJR State are responsible for a combination of teaching, office hours, college service activities, and professional development as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (see https://www.sjrstate.edu/hr/SJR-State-CBA-Final.pdf). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.

A. INSTRUCTION: Provide instruction and office hours as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The program director receives 3 contact hours of load release per week each semester to offset additional college service time.

1) Employ diverse teaching methods to accommodate various student learning styles, various levels of academic preparation, and nontraditional students.

2) Commit to continuous improvement of teaching and student learning based upon components of academic mindset.

3) Use student engagement strategies in instruction.

4) Provide accommodations to students with disabilities in a fair and timely manner.

5) Be prompt and regular in attendance at classes and office hours.

B. COLLEGE SERVICE: Provide college service as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

1) Instructional College Service – preparing for classes; grading papers tests, and other assignments; evaluating instructional materials; preparing instructional syllabi and class schedules; utilizing the Learning Management System; providing prompt feedback to students; referring students to support services; recording and reporting grades and attendance promptly; participating in assessment of learning; etc.

2) Non-Instructional College Service – participating in department, division, and College planning, assessment, and accreditation activities; attending committee, department, division, and College meetings; participating in commencement ceremonies; mentoring and evaluating other faculty; participating in student activities and clubs; participating in College-wide programs and initiatives; etc.

C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in professional development activities as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Teaching assignments are made by the Dean and Paramedic Program Director and may include both daytime and evening classes. The Paramedic Program Director works with other EMS faculty to coordinate and support the EMS program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, accreditation, and general effectiveness of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Certified Florida paramedic in good standing.
• Four years field-level provider experience in the pre-hospital environment with an ALS provider.
• Successfully completed Levels A and B instructor coursework as identified in the National

Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors.

• Two years teaching experience as a Level B instructor.
• Applicant must pass verification of employment/reference screening, drug screening and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a health-related field

**Please Apply ONLY online at https://web.sjrstate.edu/onlinejobapplication.html, the College’s website to be considered for this position.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,100.00 - $59,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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