RESPONSIBILITIES
Competency to teach and lead a community and technical college
paramedic program. Course work includes teaching classes in paramedic
preparation, EMS skills, pharmacology, trauma and cardiac care,
pathophysiology. Responsibilities also include finding, maintaining
and coordinating clinical sites for program students. This position
is also responsible for serving as program leader and maintaining
program accreditation through the Committee on Accreditation of
Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualification(s):
Must meet MnSCU vocational teaching licensure requirements in
Paramedic (License Code # 070925). For information regarding licensure
requirements, please refer to the MnSCU licensure website at:
www.licensure.mnscu.edu. Must also possess a minimum of
a Bachelor’s degree for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;
have appropriate medical or allied health education, training,
and experience; be knowledgeable about methods of instruction,
testing and evaluation of students; have field experience in the
delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care; have academic training
and preparation related to emergency medical services at least
equivalent to that of program graduates; be knowledgeable concerning
current national curricula, national accreditation, national registration,
and the requirements for state certification or licensure.
Preferred Qualification(s):
* Previous teaching experience in a training situation or two-year
college.
* Ability to actively engage students and implement continuous
improvement process.
* Sensitivity to a diverse student population.
EXPECTATIONS OF FACULTY
Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core
of the faculty work assignment. Faculty members will plan to engage
in such activities as: student advising, course evaluation, classroom
preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee
assignments, conferences, departmental meetings, curriculum/program
review and revision, business and industry contacts, student recruitment,
retention and placement, and staff meetings as part of their professional
responsibilities.
SALARY
Salary is dependent on education and experience, in accordance
with the Minnesota State College Faculty [MSCF] bargaining agreement
(available on the Minnesota State College and University [MnSCU]
website at http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/LR/index.html).
The position also includes excellent fringe benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however,
applications received on or before the application review date
of January 18, 2008, are assured full consideration. To apply,
submit a completed RCTC application, a letter of interest addressing
qualifications, current resume/vita, and transcripts (unofficial
copies acceptable for initial screening) to: Instructor of Paramedic
Search Team * Human Resources Office * Rochester Community and
Technical College * 851 30th Avenue SE * Rochester, MN 55904-4999.
The RCTC Application is available on the web at http://www.RCTC.edu/hr/html/Application.htm or you may fax (507) 285-7514 or email jennifer.haug@roch.edu your request. You may also call the RCTC Human Resources Office at 507-285-7125; Universal Access/Minnesota Relay Service TDD/Voice 1-800-627-3529.
INTERVIEWS
The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of
applications.
About RCTC…
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a member of
the Minnesota State College and University System, a public higher
education system. RCTC has a rich tradition as Minnesota's oldest
community college, established in 1915. Located in the third largest
city in Minnesota, the college annually serves more than 7500
students in credit-based programs and approximately 3,000 in non-credit
community, continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines
the best in liberal arts, technical and lifelong learning offering
more than 70 technical and transfer programs. RCTC is one of three
institutions located at the University Center Rochester, a unique
learning environment and educational partnership that includes
Winona State University - Rochester Center and the University
of Minnesota Rochester. RCTC is a national leader in the quality
movement using the Baldridge Performance Excellence Framework.
RCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and accepted
into the Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP). Visit our
website at http://www.roch.edu for
additional information.
NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively and
aggressively to solicit applications and hire members of protected
groups, including women, minorities, and persons with a disability.
We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process, and provide
reasonable accommodation upon request. Please assist us in our
affirmative action endeavors by encouraging all qualified candidates
to apply for vacancies at our institution.
It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to insure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office 507-285-7183 or 507-285-7125, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.
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