TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Faculty – Emergency Medical Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Health & Natural Sciences / EMS

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, faculty term appointment within Emergency Medical Technology program. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned.

At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers lectures on topics in EMS program.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and others.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Maintains current license/certification in profession.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
• Performs other duties as assign by Department Head / Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree at an accredited institution.
  
• Current unencumbered Tennessee Paramedic License with Faculty member/Coordinator endorsement
  
• A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years practicing in the pre-hospital environment
  
• Current provider credentials in Pre-Hospital trauma life support or international trauma life support, basic cardiac life support, healthcare provider, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric advanced life support or pediatric education for pre-hospital professions
  
• Minimum of two (2) years EMS education administration or greater than 300 hours of EMS instruction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.
  
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of pre-hospital care and capable of applying techniques and modalities of adult education.
  
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  
• Skills in various computer software.
  
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.