FT Assistant Professor - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Title: FT Assistant Professor - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

This posting is open until filled

The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is:  11/13/2024

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Compensation Type: FT Faculty -Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification: FT Faculty

Level: FT Faculty-AD

Division: HHS Division - 405000

Department: Emergency Medical Services - 405320

Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus

Position Type: Regular/Continuing

Bargaining Unit: MAHE

To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.

For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.

Job Summary:

***An on-campus presence and traditional in-person teaching is required for this position.***

Full-Time Faculty in this position teach courses in didactic and lab formats at all levels of EMT, Paramedic, and/or Community Paramedicine training. Courses are taught consistent with current developments in the discipline and teaching methods. Faculty are expected to work collaboratively with the Program Director, department coordinators, and other faculty to develop course content consistent with official course syllabi, State of Michigan EMS guidelines, and accreditation standards. Duties include planning & preparation of course materials, delivery of instruction to students, assessment and grading, and assisting students outside of class. This position must actively participate in curriculum and course development, course assessment, department/program meetings, advisory board meetings, professional development activities, Divisional and College-wide committees, mentoring and reviewing of peers, etc. A focus on continual improvement of programs and learning outcomes is required. Faculty must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.

An on-campus presence and traditional in-person teaching is required. Depending upon program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments will be primarily on LCC’s downtown Lansing campus with the possibility of other campus and/or online assignments.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college or university.

Current unencumbered State of Michigan Paramedic license; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Current EMS Instructor Coordinator (IC) certification; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification for healthcare providers; certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Significant work experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Three years of teaching experience at the college level.

Course management system (Desire2Learn, Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, etc.) experience.

Current Instructor status in BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including email, electronic calendars, presentation software, etc.

Demonstrated analysis, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of teaching methodologies, including online strategies


IMPORTANT: If an educational degree is required for this position, unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution of higher learning where either a degree has been conferred or coursework completed are required documents that must be submitted as part of the online application process.

Applicants with foreign education credentials (i.e. earned degree and related to this position) must conta