Faculty, Emergency Medical Services (Multiple Positions)

Faculty participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs.

• Regular Full Time EMS Faculty will be expected to work 37.5 hours a week and teach a minimum of 15 hours. This position is eligible for benefits. 
• Regular 50% Part Time EMS Faculty will have limited benefits options. 

• Must be able to deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all instructional delivery formats offered by the specific department at the college and at any of its teaching locations. Formats include but are not limited to in-person, online, hybrid, live streaming, and clinical.
• Within a maximum workweek of 37.5 (FT) and 29 (PT) hours, faculty are expected to teach and hold in person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
• Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
• Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute appropriately to pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area

• Actively participate in institutional and, as appropriate, community activities that support the institution's mission.
• Support and follow Columbia State's, TBR and other applicable policies and guidelines.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• Utilize technology as a tool for enhancement of operation, instruction and services.

• Associates degree minimum (Bachelors in EMS or related field preferred)
• Tennessee Paramedic license (or eligible) without history of revocation, denial or suspension of licensure
• Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator endorsement (or eligible)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications (or equivalent)
• Minimum two (2) years (full-time equivalent) work experience in the pre-hospital environment

As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to student success both in and out of the classroom, as well as economic and community development in our nine-county service area. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.  

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