POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: EMS Programs Clinical Coordinator/Instructor

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Dean, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, or Program Director, this position is responsible for performing classroom instruction and coordinating clinical education for various Health Sciences Programs. Teaching duties will be assigned by the Program Director or Dean/Associate Dean and balanced with clinical coordination duties. The main focus of this position is to identify and supervise clinical education for Health Sciences programs. Clinical Education is also referred to as the following: Externships, Fieldwork, Internships

MAJOR DUTIES:

CLINICAL COORDINATION AND SITE MANAGEMENT

· Establish, maintain, and evaluate clinical affiliation agreements with hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

· Serve as the primary liaison between the program and its clinical partners.

· Coordinate clinical assignments and supervise students during their clinical rotations.

· Monitor and track student progress, performance, and retention.

· Evaluate students’ attainment of program clinical goals and objectives

· Provide timely feedback to students about clinical performance measures

· Provide academic advising and mentorship to students through the clinical processes.

· Ensures that the quality of clinical instruction meets the standards of Programmatic Accreditation agencies

· Accurately records pertinent clinical information in student’s record as required.

· Calculates, records and reports students’ clinical grades accurately and by deadline

· Develops and maintains system of record keeping for programmatic clinical site documentation

· Completes and submits required student documentation to clinical sites.

· Facilitates student submission of health information required by clinical sites.

COURSE DEVELOPMENT

· Demonstrates knowledge of curricula and subject matter for each course assigned.

· Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses in collaboration with Program Director.

· Follows established curricula to develop syllabi, goals, and objectives.

· Develops instructional techniques and activities that meet the needs of a variety of learning styles for face-to-face and online formats.

· Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by establishing evaluative criteria and tests in order that measure each student’s academic and clinical progress.

· Ensures that instruction meets the standards of Programmatic Accreditation agencies and facilitates students’ success on National licensure and/or certification tests as appropriate.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

· Develops and implements instructional delivery that is stimulating, thought provoking and engaging to students in face-to-face, online, lab and clinical settings.

· Correctly assesses the educational needs of the students, making changes as necessary.

· Delivers effective instruction, as evidenced by student retention and student success on standardized assessments.

· Ensures consistency in syllabi, tests, and other appropriate course materials.

· Maintains knowledge of computer technology and its application to the field of study.

· Maintains knowledge of Blackboard, and uses it effectively to deliver course materials, assessments and record grades.

· Develops and implements a Professionalism/work ethics plan in collaboration with the Program Director to encourage and instill good work habits.

LAB INSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

· Maintains a clean, organized and safe lab and classroom environment.

· Recommends equipment to facilitate student learning.

· Follows a lab management plan that targets safety procedures and reinforce for students.

· Identifies safety hazards and initiate correction quickly.

· Provides timely feedback to students about performance in lab tasks.

· Provides for adequate supervision of students in lab settings.

COURSE/PROGRAM EVALUATION

· Participate with preparation of Student and Program Learning Outcomes in collaboration with Program Director and other program faculty.

STUDENT EVALUATION AND ADVISEMENT

· Communicates students’ progress to students and discusses appropriate changes to improve performance as needed.

· Follows and participates in the college’s grade appeal process.

· Advises program students for academic and career success.

· Establishes appropriate office hours for student consultation and advisement.

· Refers students that need further pathway advisement to the health science advisors.

· Refers students having difficulty coping with classes and/or school/family issues to the College Counselor.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES

· Records and reports student attendance correctly; including reporting of NO SHOWS.

· Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and lab.

· Performs and maintains classroom and lab inventory according to established policy and procedures.

· Prepares and maintains all required documentation as required by the accreditation policies, TCSG and Institutional guidelines.

· Ensures records are secured in locked file cabinets and rooms with door locks.

· Maintains confidentiality of student information.

· Arranges and participates in Service Learning opportunities with current students.

· Participates in TCSG IFCC Curriculum Development process.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

· Participates in Programmatic Accreditation activities assigned by the Program Director when applicable.

· Participates in advisory committee meetings.

· Recruits appropriate advisory committee members.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

· Maintains appropriate licensure or certification.

· Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in teaching field.

· Demonstrates leadership qualities such as commitment to education, trustworthiness, responsible behavior, eagerness to learn, seeks out and accepts responsibility beyond class duties, invoke an optimistic approach to challenges, and exhibits positive work ethics.

· Completes mandatory trainings assigned by Human Resources or the Dean of Health Sciences

· Participates in standing or ad hoc college committees.

· Makes recommendations of students for GOAL, scholarships, and the Student Leadership Academy.

· Serves as mentor for adjunct program faculty.

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

· Becomes familiar with all of the school’s programs.

· Participates in college recruitment activities.

· Develops and hosts program specific recruitment activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Current Georgia Paramedic License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Current Georgia EMS Instructor/Coordinator License at the Paramedic level or ability to obtain one

· Current National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification

· Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution

· Experience coordinating clinical education within an accredited paramedic program

SALARY/BENEFITS: $70,928 annually. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program. Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit, unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on “hardship” evidence provided by the employee.

TELEWORK: May telework up to 50% of work-week depending on course schedule, student clinical needs and supervisor approval. Works with the Program Director to determine appropriate schedule each semester.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: APPLY ONLINE ONLY @ www.chattahoocheetech.edu and select “Quick Links” then “Jobs & Careers.” For a complete file, fill out an online application, upload cover letter, resume and include three professional references’ contact information on application. Before a candidate is hired, a pre-employment criminal background investigation, motor vehicle records check and employer/professional reference check will be conducted. Following screening, candidates may be asked to submit further documentation.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: December 2025

EMPLOYMENT POLICY: Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

As set forth in its student catalog, Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chattahoochee Technical College Title IX Coordinator, Shanequa “Nickkie” Warrington, Marietta Campus, 980 South Cobb Drive, Building C 1102B, Marietta, GA 30060, 770-975-4023, or SDWarrington@ChattahoocheeTech.edu, and Chattahoochee Technical College Section 504 Coordinator, Caitlin Barton, 5198 Ross Road, Building A1320, Acworth, GA 30102, (770) 975-4099, or Caitlin.Barton@chattahoocheetech.edu.

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