Job description

Location: 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Division: Health Professions

Department: Emergency Medical Services Profession

Opening Date: 05/21/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Grade: Faculty

Salary Grade Ranking: Bachelors

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in any field. Certification/license as a paramedic and Advanced Coordinator in the State of Texas. At least three years of work experience in the field.

Work Schedule:
Work is typically performed in an interior office environment. However, some classes are conducted outdoors. Classes are held during times of rain, snow, cold, heat, and other adverse weather conditions.

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements that may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision from the Dean of Health Professions I, the incumbent teaches EMS courses as scheduled, including initial education and continuing education courses. This includes day, evening, and weekend classes in both Temple and Hutto. Maintain regular office hours. Serve on committees when elected or appointed. Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships. Make additions, deletions, assessments, and revisions to the curriculum. Suggest books and instructional materials for the Library and Media Center to purchase. Instruct Distance Ed and Dual Credit Courses as assigned. Oversee quality review and improvement for the programs. Ensure the effectiveness of the programs. Perform long-range planning for the program.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

Bachelor’s Degree in any field. Certification/license as a paramedic and Advanced Coordinator in the State of Texas. At least three years of work experience in the field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Prepare and deliver cognitive, psychomotor, and affective content.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and laboratory lessons to undergraduate students on EMS related topics.
• Precept students in field and clinical settings
• Keep abreast of developments in the discipline by reading current literature, interaction and dialogue with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, clinical work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to the discipline.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching, curriculum improvements, book recommendations, develop instructional materials, and research issues.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Administer, compile, and grade assignments as assigned.
• Post and maintain office hours as assigned.
• Instruct non-credit or Dual-credit courses as assigned.
• Develop assessment techniques for the specific discipline assigned.
• Enforce safety and security measures in the classroom and campus setting.
• Serve on assigned campus committees.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-studentrelationships
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporates best practices.
• Seek feedback to improve the quality of teaching.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Fosters collegiality within the department/division.
• Assist students with course and career counseling, as requested.
• Administer, organize, and supervise the EMS Department.
• Oversee quality review and improvement of the educational program.
• Provide academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development for EMSP coursework.
• Perform long-range planning and ongoing development of the program.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the programs and have systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness.
• Cooperatively work with the medical director.
• Ensure the orientation/training and supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors.
• Ensure the effectiveness and quality of fulfillment of responsibilities delegated to other individuals.
• Perform job-related duties as assigned.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
• Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas clean and orderly.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to the discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.

SKILLS:

• Possess effective communication skills.
• Presentation skills.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily, light physical activity is required with frequent lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds, but may require lifting of objects in excess of 125 pounds. It requires physical conditioning, stamina, and endurance for frequent walking, standing, and carrying of equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is typically performed in an interior office environment. However, some classes are conducted outdoors. Classes are held during times of rain, snow, cold, heat, and other adverse weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:
Dean of Health Professions I

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
Adjunct Professors
Faculty and Clinical Coordinators
Administrative Assistant I

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Temple College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.