Part Time Faculty, Emergency Medical Services

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors in the Emergency Medical Services discipline. Applications will be kept on file for the fiscal year ending June 30. When a position becomes available, the hiring department will review the applications on file. After each fiscal year end the application will expire and a new application must be completed to remain in the applicant pool.

Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system in order to obtain updates regarding your application.

• Must keep current Arkansas License at the Paramedic Level

• Should be able to work effectively with employees and all levels of leadership within the institution.

• Must be able to handle highly confidential material efficiently and effectively.

• Must possess strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.

• Ability to build relationships with individuals and teams across the institution and campus.

• Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action.

• Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures.

• Knowledge of department, operations, policies, and procedures.

• Must be able to report clear, concise and accurate ad-hoc reports to all levels of leadership.

• Must be able to operate equipment associated with the Education of EMS students such as

• Substitute teach Emergency Medical Responder courses

• Instruct Emergency Medical Responder Courses

• Substitute Teach EMT Courses

• Instruct Paramedic Lab.

• Cleaning lab area

• Clinical Instruction

Rate of pay varies by degree/licensure:

Level 1 (Cert./Licensure in Discipline) =$32.00/hr. 
Level 2 (Licensure + AAS Degree) =$35.00/hr. 
Level 3 (Bachelor's Degree) = $39/hr.                           
Level 4 (Master's Degree) = $42/hr.                               
Level 5 (Doctorate Degree) = $45/hr. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus. Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority. Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority. Ability to use an on-line platform. On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry-based learning will be given special consideration. Knowledge of good laboratory procedures, governmental safety regulations regarding lab safety is desirable.

Physical Demands:

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Activities

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Frequently:

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting over 50 pounds

Constantly:

• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking
• Reading fine print

Required Qualifications:

• Arkansas Licensed Paramedic
• National Registry of EMT Paramedic Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Arkansas EMS or National EMS Instructor
• CPR Instructor
• ACLS Instructor AHA
• PALS Instructor
• PHTLS Instructor
• AMLS Instructor

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.