The EMS Academy at Arapahoe Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Instructor to teach in the Paramedic Education Program and Critical Care courses.

The Paramedic Education Program is a fully accredited Paramedic program which meets Monday through Friday during Fall and Spring semester. The Paramedic Education Program consists of 15 separate courses covering in-depth pathophysiology of disease, advanced pharmacology, advanced cardiology, and advanced critical emergency care for medical and trauma patients. The Paramedic Education Program prepares students to pass the NREMT paramedic exam, be proficient working in emergency medicine, and for success in advanced placement classes in associate and bachelor degree programs. 

Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the Director of the EMS Academy and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include: instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Classes meet on the Littleton campus and may be held days, evenings, and weekends. Online work for qualified teachers is possible, however, finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses.

The instructor must be patient, and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Five years working as a paramedic on an ambulance or helicopter
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience teaching paramedics in a classroom or clinical site (ambulance)
• Current certification at the Paramedic level in the State of Colorado (or able to obtain Colorado Certification)
• Have, or qualify for, a postsecondary CTE credential including 4,000 paid non-teaching occupational hours within the last five years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in education
• Recent critical care experience
• Experience teaching in an accredited paramedic program
• Experience with curriculum development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Self-management – sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Interpersonal skills – shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern; develops and maintains professional relationships; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and situations, and is sensitive to individual differences.
• Diversity – is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce.
• Conflict management – manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
• Integrity/honesty – contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct; understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others, and is trustworthy.
• Organizational awareness – knows the organization’s mission and function and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively with them including the program, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the organization.
• Teaching others – helps others learn through formal and/or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; and acts as a mentor.
• Computer skill proficiency; particularly in M/S Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with online course management systems and classroom Smart Room technology.

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• This position operates in a standard office and/or classroom environment. Constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom and laboratory equipment, up to 40 lbs.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Angela Johnson, Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.

TO APPLY

All applicants must submit a resume, detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement, unofficial transcripts, copies of applicable certifications, and names and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Scroll to the bottom of this page to submit your application. 

CLOSING DATE

This posting will be used to fill courses as they become available.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at ACCAskHR@arapahoe.edu.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• ACC participates in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, PERA-eligible employees are required to contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Arapahoe Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses.

Arapahoe Community College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state, or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including admissions). 

We seek to respect, understand, and embrace the diversity of our students, staff, faculty, and the community we proudly serve.  As a community, ACC encourages the richness of diversity and values the dignity of all persons.  We strive to foster an equitable and positive learning environment that reflects the diverse nature of the people of Colorado and the nation.

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please visit ACC Campus Police Department, Room AM2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

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