Adjunct Professor - Paramedicine

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Frank Strange, frank.strange@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, occasionally includes some evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

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.

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to 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
Job Description
are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications

Associate's

• Associate or Bachelor degree and licensure/certification in discipline required (technical program/non-transfer classes)
• Master’s Degree in discipline or related area or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in discipline required (transfer classes) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 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 Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years field experience with an EMS agency as a paramedic.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

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

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• 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 e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  • 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.