Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Part-Time Faculty Job at Tacoma Community Col

Who We Are

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third-largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. Our students reflect the diversity of our community; we serve 27% students of color, 60% female, and a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our Mission Statement says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success." Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

• Commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population,
• Reflects the diversity of our community,
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
• Honors the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities,
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and
• Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Part-Time Faculty positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Position Summary
Prepare and teach a variety of courses in the classroom, skills lab, and/or field settings for the EMS program including EMT - Basic and Paramedic courses. Work closely with the Program Chair, Medical Director, and other EMS faculty. This position reports to the Dean for Health, Business and Professional Services.

Essential Functions

• Prepare course syllabi and schedules; prepare and teach classes and labs; prepare testing materials and evaluate student-learning outcomes.
• Ability to serve as liaison with clinical sites.
• Advise students regarding didactic, clinical and field performance.
• Participate actively in departmental committees and other responsibilities, including curriculum review and design.
• Serve on campus committees; participate in division and college activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic Certification.
• Three (3) years of full time recent experience in emergency medical services (EMS).
• Teaching experience in the field of EMS.
• Currently endorsed as a Senior EMT Instructor (SEI) or eligibility to obtain status within one year of hire.
• Ability to meet Washington State vocational certification requirements.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• AHA BLS Provider Instructor or ability to obtain it within 2 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.
• Ability to teach a full-time teaching schedule with a set schedule.
• Proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccination.

The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• An appreciation of diversity and a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Knowledge and experience in a variety of emergency medical system settings/ facilities, including demonstrated ability to function effectively as an EMS team member.
• Evidence of leadership skills and commitment to EMS professions. Commitment to remain current in EMS.
• Experience integrating the computer as a tool to support EMS instruction.
• Experience working as a team member with other faculty and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with community members, health care professionals, students, faculty and administration.
• Instructional skills using a variety of teaching methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to functioning as an effective team member.
• Ability to integrate the computer as a tool to support traditional instructional techniques.

Application Process

Application Material & Procedures
Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications.
3. UNOFFICIAL copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

Terms of Employment
This is a part time faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Part time faculty salary range is per credit hour starting at $1,182.22 to $1,422.22. Salary ranges are subject to any approved COLA's after initial placement. If applicable, Lab credit hours are paid at 50% the credit hour rate. Professional Services hours are paid at a flat rate of $44.00-$44.00 per hour. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation).

Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time. Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges. A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options. Tacoma Community College offers one personal leave day per academic year if the PTF have been awarded a multi-quarter appointment. Sick leave is awarded every quarter based on the full-time equivalent teaching percent. If eligibility requirements are met, a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided.

For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

Tacoma Community College - Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
http://www/tacomacc.edu/about/employment