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Adjunct, Emergency Medical Services

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. Adjunct instructors are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College and (as applicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements) in accordance with the MA Office of Emergency Medical Services and CoAEMSP. The part-time instructor is responsible for maintaining a current OEMS or NREMT license/certification and expertise in emergency medical services.

MassBay Community College seeks qualified part-time instructors to educate the next generation of Emergency Medical Services professionals. This instructor teaches classroom, skills lab, and simulation laboratory courses in the EMT and Paramedicine Programs. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team, demonstrate a passion for collaborative work with diverse faculty, staff and students and have an ability to positively influence, mentor and work with a diverse student population of the Emergency Medical Services program.

This instructor adheres to faculty responsibilities in accordance with regulations set forth by the MA OEMS (Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services) and, standards set forth by CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Service Providers).

This candidate must exhibit an appreciation of, and sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying backgrounds, and those with differing abilities.

May include day and evening courses.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach EMT and Paramedicine Programs to include classroom, clinical, laboratory courses, and simulation-based courses;
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures, laboratory, and simulation settings to address course and program student learning outcomes and Graduation
• Competencies as appropriate;
• Teach effectively in a traditional or hybrid environment;
• Serve as an advisor to students, as needed;
• Participate in College, Division and Program meetings, as needed;
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
• Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions;
• Participate in and support the accreditation efforts of EMS;
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate;
• Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies;
• This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the College's mission;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification without restriction/in good standing;
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience within the last ten years, as a Paramedic functioning on an emergency response ambulance providing EMS care;
• Any associate degree (from an accredited college or university) or comparable years of experience and a commitment to complete an associate degree from an accredited college or university within 3 years;
• Current AHA, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification;
• Current AHA BLS Instructor credential if teaching EMT's.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Teaching experience in EMS- EMTs, Paramedics, first responders, and/or other healthcare related teaching experiences;
• Availability to teach in the evening;
• Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential;
• Current NRP provider and instructor credential;
• Demonstrated strength in teaching introductory and advanced EMT and paramedic skills;
• Must be current in all areas of prehospital care and operations for instructing students in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $1,397.00 - 1,585.00 DCE Per Credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.