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EMS Instructor or Assistant Professor

  • 502075
  • Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States
  • Faculty
  • 12-Month Faculty Full-Time
  • Closing at: Mar 28 2025 - 23:55 MDT

Position Title: EMS Instructor or Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: CC Faculty TT/TN 12m

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940715-DACC EMERGENCY MED PARAMED PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $67,907 - $77,543; Commensurate Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Prepare and teach courses related to Emergency Medical Services including didactic content, psychomotor skills, problem solving, clinical practice and field experiences. Teach 36 credit hours over fall, spring, and summer semesters. Teaching assignment may include day, evenings, weekends, online, and/or multiple campus locations. As appropriate, assist with internships or work site development and student placement. Maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy. Maintains professional and academic competence and participates in professional development activities at the local, state, and/or national level, including willingness to attain industry-specific certifications. Instructs, supports, advises, and provides timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures. Participates in and serves on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups. Functions as a faculty advisor to student clubs and groups. Collaborates with department faculty to revise and update course curriculum to stay current within the discipline and workplace trends. Develops, revises and updates program curricula in collaboration with faculty including online courses. Participates in student advising process for all department programs guiding students to timely completion of their degree or certificate. Participates in department/program student recruitment and advising events. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Classification Standard Duties:

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
• NREMT-P and NM EMT-P by date of hire.
• Associate degree in hand by date of hire. A bachelor’s degree is requisite for promotion to senior ranks.
• Three (3) year's experience as a Paramedic with at least two (2) years' experience in the pre-hospital or emergency clinical setting.
• Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience or Emergency Medical Services related training/academy teaching experience.
• Successful completion of a Teaching Methodology course based on National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors or equivalent Emergency Medical Services Instructors course.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience in teaching and learning methodologies for post-secondary students including developing curriculum, measuring outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing program and student learning.
• Computer literate and ability to use appropriate technology.
• Experience with Distance Education technologies and teaching methodologies.
• Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC which supports a goal of success for all students through hands-on learning experiences, strong faculty involvement, and proactive curriculum development.
• Experience with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrating a commitment to engage and work collaboratively with students, supervisors, colleagues, staff, and community.
• ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS instructor certifications or equivalent.
• Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be considered an asset.
• One (1) year experience supervising EMS Providers/students.
• Community College teaching experience.

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, MCGarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. 

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance. 

Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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