Adjunct Professor - Paramedicine

Position Details

Req ID:

req19377

Position Title:

Adjunct Professor Paramedicine

Position Type:

Adjunct/Temporary Faculty

OSU Campus:

OKLAHOMA CITY

Department:

Paramedicine

Location Address:

900 N. Portland Ave.
Oklahoma CIty Oklahoma 73107
United States

Hiring Supervisor and Contact Info:

Frank Strange

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

750.00 800.00 Salary

Work Schedule:

Monday Friday occasionally includes some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary:

Job Summary:
To develop in each student theskills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presentedto them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
2. Maintain and file current course outlines objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
4. Completes all mandatory training.
5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this jobdescription are intended only as illustrations of the various types of workthat may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logicalassignment to the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.Official transcripts will be required upon hire.Copies of all certifications are required upon hiring.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor degree and licensure/certification in discipline required (technical program/nontransfer classes)
• Masters Degree in discipline or related area or Masters Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes)

Work Experience

• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements as per the Higher Learning Commissions publication on Determining Qualified Faculty and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with disciplinespecific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years field experience with an EMS agency as a paramedic.

Certifications:

• Current National Registry of EMTs certification as a Paramedic
• Current Oklahoma Paramedic license
• AHA BLS Provider
• AHA ACLS Provider
• AHA PALS/PEPP Provider

KnowledgeSkills and Abilities:

• Teaching Competence Must be able to create lesson plans content presentations ancillary materials and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors colleagues students alumni advisory committee members and the public using tact discretion and independent judgment.
• Computer skills Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word PowerPoint Excel) as well as email and internet and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSUOKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
  
• AHA BLS Instructor.
  
• AHA ACLS Instructor.
  
• AHA PALS/PEPP Instructor.
  
• PHTLS Provider.
  
• Previous teaching experience or field training.
  
• Experience in education technology simulation technology or related area.
  
• Familiarity with Emergency Medical Responder Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic registry skill and practices.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact in person by telephone via email and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers telephones and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs. OSUOklahoma City requires this to be a twoperson lift).
  

The work environment and physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those required by an employee to perform theessential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

OklahomaState University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staff volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulationsOSU conducts preemployment background checks onfinal candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include but is not limited to criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history sex offender registry motor vehicle history financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when in the discretion of the university it is reasonable and prudent to do so.