Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Position Announcement

The Department of Health Care Diagnostics & Therapeutics at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) faculty position, to begin Fall Semester 2023. The EMS programs, including EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic, are located at the University's Taylor Health Sciences building and are designed to prepare students for career opportunities in pre-hospital emergency care, such as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, law enforcement, and volunteer service. Information about the programs can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/ems/ .

Responsibilities

• Provide EMS course instruction and clinical supervision.
• Assist in the development of curriculum for all three programs, including course design and materials.
• Ensure the program meets all regulatory and CoAEMSP accreditation requirements.
• Assistant in recruitment and training of program faculty and staff to ensure effective delivery of the program curriculum.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback and support, and facilitate remediation as needed.
• Collaborate with other educational institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners to maintain current knowledge and best practices in the field of emergency medical services.
• Collaborate with other UT programs, faculty, and staff to implement interprofessional experiences among programs and students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards, including those related to CoAEMSP accreditation.
• Prepare for and participate in CoAEMSP accreditation site visits and assessments, and implement changes as directed by program director.
• Ensure that program evaluations and assessments are completed on a regular basis, and implement changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure that they are kept confidential.
• Participate in community outreach and marketing efforts to promote the program and increase enrollment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and other stakeholders to ensure that the program meets the needs of the local job market.
• Initiate, facilitate and maintain liaison with community EMS professionals, educational programs, and advisory committees; assist in the development of contracts with community health agencies.
• Assure compliance with OSHA standards for infection control.
• Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, and follow-up efforts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards, including those related to CoAEMSP accreditation.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field.
• Collaborate with other educational institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners to maintain current knowledge and best practices in the field of emergency medical services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards, including those related to CoAEMSP accreditation.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and university policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an educational or healthcare field required.
• Must be a currently certified Utah EMT-Paramedic, or eligible for licensure in Utah within six months of hire.
• Must be certified as an EMT-Paramedic Course Coordinator or eligible for certification within six months of hire.
• Must have Utah EMS Instructor Endorsement, ACLS Instructor Certification, CPR Instructor Certification, and PALS Instructor Certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in paramedicine, including teaching experience.
• Experience in pre-hospital care, education and/or experience as a provider or supervisor of pre-hospital care required.
• Successful teaching experience in emergency medicine/emergency response field.
• Ability to develop innovative curricula and appropriate course content, relative to current trends and methodologies in EMS education.
• Knowledge of computer-based technology as used in clinical and educational environments.
• Knowledge of state and national regulations governing paramedic education, as well as CoAEMSP accreditation standards and requirements.
• Proven skill in leadership and management, including budgeting, faculty/staff development, and faculty/staff evaluation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the EMS programs and Utah Tech University to campus stakeholders, community members, accrediting bodies, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work evening and Saturday instruction in classes and clinicals as needed.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service, as well as pay and benefits, begins July 1, 2023. Annual salary of $57,000+ depending upon qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins May 15, 2023 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

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• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu , 435-652-7731.

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• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
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