Adjunct Faculty - Non-Degree Emergency Medical Services

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Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at latest by their position start date.

Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.

Role Title Adjunct Instructor Role Code Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Non-Degree Emergency Medical Services Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Description Thomas Nelson Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges.

It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Thomas Nelson seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and / or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester.

Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate.

The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend.

This position will teach classes such as Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Critical Care, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and Tactical Emergency Medical Support.

Essential functions :

• Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes.
• Responsible for student assessment and grading.
• Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
• Provides timely communication with students, staff and administrators of the College.

Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's / Required Qualifications

• Current National Registry certification at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT ) level or Virginia certification at the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT ) level.
• Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student-centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
• Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non-traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups.
• Ability to modify when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
• Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and / or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the Colleges mission to change lives and empower students to succeed.
• Must be able to work at all campus locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current National Registry certification at the Paramedic level or Virginia certification at the Paramedic level.
• Associates degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current certification as a Virginia EMS Education Coordinator.
• Previous instructional experience in a CoAEMSP accredited EMS program.
• Community college teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face to face classroom modalities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to measure, assess and align student outcomes within courses or programs.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include : fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment).

Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link :

EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

Governor's Mandate Message Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date.

Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.