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Full-time Paramedic Instructor
Madison, WI
Job Description
Full-time Paramedic Instructor
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Job Posting Date:
April 2, 2024
Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
$62,000 - $82,000
Department:
School of HPS_Faculty & Management
Job Description:
The School of Human and Protective Services at Madison College is hiring a Full-time Paramedic Instructor to start in the fall of 2024. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.
The Full-time Paramedic Instructor will teach Paramedicine at the college level, with responsibilities such as crafting curriculum, creating engaging learning environments, employing modern teaching methods and technology, assessing student progress, providing guidance, maintaining records, and contributing to college-wide initiatives. The position may also involve serving as a lead instructor at various campus locations as needed for accreditation.
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Human and Protective Services, the Full-time Paramedic Instructor role requires dedication to academic excellence and active participation in departmental and institutional activities.
Work-life balance is an essential element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters), and teaching summer courses is optional, with additional pay. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College's mission, vision, and values.
Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!
This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 21, 2024, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Our goal is to conduct first round virtual interviews starting the week of May 6, and second round in-person interviews the week of May 13. Final virtual interviews to be the following week of May 20
Start date: August 12, 2024
Madison College provides a generous benefits package of time off, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Newly hired instructors serve a three-year probationary period.
This position is located in the vibrant and diverse city of Madison, Wisconsin's 2nd largest city and state capitol. Nestled between two recreational lakes, Madisonians are offered year-round activities for all, including the located around the Capital Square, more than 200 miles of scenic biking and hiking trails, world class restaurants, and numerous festivals and community events. Madison is consistently ranked as a in which to work, live and play. Madison offers a small town feel, with a big city impression. But, if that's not enough, Madison is just a short 125 miles northwest of Chicago and 77 miles west of Milwaukee. To learn more about what Mad-Town has to offer, you can visit
Essential Duties:
The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs to support student engagement.
- Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.
- Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.
- Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.
- Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.
- Continually revises curriculum to improve student learning.
- Comply with college policies, directives, and work rules.
- Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.
- Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both written and verbally.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with diverse populations in a manner that promotes inclusion and celebrates diversity.
- Desire and ability to teach courses at both the collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.
- Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.
- Capacity to learn new and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the classroom and curriculum.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors in any field.
- Two (2) years (4,000) hours of paramedic work experience. Experience with or willingness to learn different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).
- Licensed at the Paramedic level or higher in WI. Licensed as a WI EMS Instructor 2 (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
Tested/Equivalent Experience:
- Associate degree in field and completion of Bachelor's degree in any field within three years of hire
- Licensed at the EMT-Paramedic level, or higher in Wisconsin.
- Licensed as a Wisconsin EMS Instructor II (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Five (5) years or 10,000 hours of paramedic work experience
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:
As a requirement of this application, please submit a MS Word or PDF document answering the following two supplementary essay questions below. Please do not exceed more than 1 page per question.
Q1: As an instructor in the Paramedic program, you will be preparing our students to work alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds, provide frontline care to individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and have a range of lived experiences. How will you prepare our students to engage professionally and respectfully with all, and why is this important? (Not to exceed one page)
Q2: Talk about an instance where you advocated for diversity or inclusion in your workplace, other organization, or in your own personal experience. (Not to exceed one page)
Required Documents (5):
- A completed official Madison College online application
- A cover letter
- A current resume or CV
- Responses to the supplemental questions
- Unofficial transcripts
*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Note: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. Official degree transcripts will be required if hired.
Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.
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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
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About Us
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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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