Lecturer-Vocational EMS Preceptor

VOCATIONAL LECTURER - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS)
PARAMEDIC

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH (EMT)

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking Vocational Lecturers to
teach Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If you have 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 skill 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.
• Must 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. Development and revision of 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 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, 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 diverse group of staff and students, 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.

For the fourth time, Malcolm X College was selected as a
Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner!
The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and
Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization
committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and
leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues
in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff
recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working
environments, and meaningful community service and engagement
opportunities.

Salary: $34/ hour

Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

TBD

Additional Information

• Salary Range: Salary Range: $34/ hour