Clinical Instructors: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Clinical Instructors: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinical instructors in the School of Health Professions. Clinical Instructors are part-time wage employees who work in the lab or clinical setting assisting and overseeing the work of EMS students. Clinical instructors are expected to maintain currency in their discipline and in trends in community college education. Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled.

Special Assignments - May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A strong working knowledge of the EMS system within the Roanoke area. Clinical Instructors must also be proficient in supervision, instruction, and evaluation. All Clinical Instructor positions require excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations - Associate's degree in the teaching field. Current or recent classroom and/or online teaching experience specifically in an EMS program. Previous teaching experience in higher education. Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities, including use of the Canvas (LMS) Learning Management System for online learning development/teaching, and current Microsoft Office programs. Preferred current NREMT-Paramedic certification.