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City Colleges of Chicago

Vocational Lecturer - EMS Preceptor

City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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VOCATIONAL LECTURER - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) PRECEPTOR MALCOLM X COLLEGE Malcolm X College is currently seeking

Vocational Lecturers

to teach

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) . If you have a passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the students in critical thinking and problem-solving. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program provides students with the knowledge and skills to recognize symptoms of illness and injury. The training can range from the basics taught at the first responder level (EMR) to the highly skilled level of the paramedic. Courses blend experience in the classroom, laboratory, and field preparing professionals to make quick, emergent decisions in patient management. The mission of

Malcolm X College

is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provide instruction on EMS Preceptor and use effective teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods as needed. Process students’ records per Malcolm X College guidelines. Plan and conduct activities that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives. Be prepared to teach this course in-person. Demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed. Maintain office hours for advising, mentoring, and coaching students. Develop and revise courses and instructional materials as necessary. Post syllabi and grades. Proctor students in a hands-on lab setting. QUALIFICATIONS Must be licensed at the paramedic level by the Illinois Department of Public Health or be licensed at a higher level of practice with Paramedic or EMT experience. Lead instructors must hold a Lead Instructor certificate by IDPH or NAEMSE certification. Knowledge of Brightspace Learning Management System or similar Learning Management System is preferred. Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or online teaching certification is strongly preferred. Scholarship work, publications, committee work, and other relevant work is highly considered. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of staff and students are required. Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population is desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. When applying, please attach your unofficial transcripts and include any scholarship work, publications, committee work, and other relevant engagements in your cover letter. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago! Salary Range:

$30-$35 per hour

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