Paramedic Assistant Professor / Program Director

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Position Title Paramedic Assistant Professor / Program Director Special Instructions to Applicants

The Emergency Medical Technologies Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time) for Paramedic Studies and Program Director. This assignment begins in January 2027.

Description of Position

The Emergency Medical Technologies Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time) for Paramedic Studies and Program Director. This assignment begins in January 2027.

This is a full-time, tenure track certificated position in the Emergency Medical Education Department at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA. The job requires administering the Paramedic program as well as teaching a partial load, part of which may be assigned in the evening and/or weekends The load distribution will be 60/40 (60% program director duties and 40% teaching duties). Additionally, this individual will be required to maintain regular office hours and participate in college and department governance activities. The position is assigned to the Emergency Medical Education Department (EMED). The teaching assignment for the position will typically include courses such as Emergency Medical Responder and Paramedic Training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration, organization and supervision of the educational program.
• Responsible for the continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program.
• Responsible for long-range planning and ongoing development of the program.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of the program and for having systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program.
• Teach theory content in day and evening times, develop test questions, and maintain item analysis of examinations.
• Cooperatively and constructively work with the medical director, instructors and personnel in clinical agencies, the California EMSA and the NREMT
• Maintain adequate controls to assure the quality of the delegated responsibilities.
• Assume responsibility for planning, directing implementing, evaluating and changing, when necessary, the Paramedic courses.
• Collaborate with Medical Director in preparing and administering a program budget.
• Prepare reports and self- studies as required by the college, the California EMS Authority, NREMT, and CoAEMSP/CAAHEP
• Guide and evaluate student progress clinically and academically.
• Coordinate and facilitate advanced level NREMT testing.
• Act in a leadership capacity to instructors and coordinators
• Responsible for meeting deadlines and submitting data for enrollment, census, midterm and final grading.
• Function as a participating member of the College; e.g. committee membership, faculty meeting contribution, Advisory Committee responsibilities etc.
• Commit to continued professional and faculty development.
• Possess flexibility in adjusting to working in varied clinical areas at varied times
• Coordinate the activities of students challenging required courses or requesting evaluated credit
• Perform other duties as assigned by department chair.
• Develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the community and affiliated clinical agencies.
• Evaluate instructor performance in the classroom/lab/clinical settings. Supervise clinical coordinator.
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment and protect the privacy of students and the confidentiality of training records as required.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries

Amber Tu

Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instruction

atu@contracosta.edu

Recruitment Type Faculty Location Contra Costa College Posting Number F01356 # of Openings 1 Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

Position Status Tenure- Track EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Full-Time Faculty Department C8055-Administration of Justice Discipline Emergency Medical Technologies Alternate Discipline Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;

2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;

3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;

4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;

5. participating in department, division, and college committees;

6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;

7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;

8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;

10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;

11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;

12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;

13. participating in College's shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

(Cited from California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9 Prehospital Emergency Medical Services- Section 100150- Teaching Staff requirements).

(b) Each training program shall have an approved course director who shall be licensed in California as a physician, a registered nurse who has a baccalaureate degree or a paramedic who has a baccalaureate degree, or shall be an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree in a related health field or in education. The course director shall be qualified by education and experience in methods, materials, and evaluation instruction, and shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative or management level position and have a minimum of three (3) years academic or clinical experience in prehospital care education within the last five (5) years.

Duties of the course director shall include, but not be limited to: (1)Administration, organization and supervision of the educational program. (2) In coordination with the program medical director, approve the principal instructor, teaching assistants, field and hospital clinical preceptors, clinical and internship assignments, and coordinate the development of curriculum, including instructional objectives, and approve all methods of evaluation. (3) Ensure training program compliance with this chapter and other related laws. (4) Sign all course completion records. (5) Ensure that the preceptor(s) are trained according to the curriculum in subsection (h)(4).

Each training program shall have principal instructor(s) who is responsible for areas including, but not limited to, curriculum development, course coordination, and instruction and shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Be a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, or paramedic, currently certified or licensed in the State of California.

(2) Be knowledgeable in the course content of the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT)National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards DOT HS 811 077A, January2009, herein incorporated by reference; and

(3) Have six (6) years experience in an allied health field and an associate degree or two (2) years experience in an allied health field and a baccalaureate degree.

(4) Be qualified by education and experience in methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction, which shall be documented by at least forty (40) hours of instruction in teaching methodology. Following, but not limited to, are examples of courses that meet the required instruction in teaching methodology: (A) California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) "Training Instructor1A, 1B, and 1C", (B) National Fire Academy (NFA) "Fire Service Instructional Methodology" course, and 14 Effective February 8, 2016 A course that meets the U. S. Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2002 Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors, such as the National Association of EMS Educators' EMS Educator Course. (d) Each CCP training program shall have a principal instructor(s) who shall be licensed in California as a physician and knowledgeable in the subject matter, a registered nurse knowledgeable in the subject matter, or a paramedic with current CCP certification or FP certification from the BCCTPC.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION

Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Must be currently licensed as a Paramedic, registered Nurse, Physician or Physician Assistant in California

Desirable Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

• Master's Degree in Allied Health Field
• Minimum of 3 years teaching or coordinating EMS courses.
• Knowledge concerning national curricula, national accreditation, national registration, and the requirements for state and national certification and/or licensure in California and NREMT.
• Knowledge of all levels of EMS instruction with emphasis on Paramedic training.
• Knowledge of educational principles and instructional design for adult learners.
• Knowledge of methods of instruction.

Job Open Date: 09/21/2026 Job Close Date: 10/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Employment Begins: January 2027 # of Months 10 Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)

District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.

2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.

3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.

4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.

5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.

6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a "placeholder" document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.

7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.

2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.

3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.

4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.

5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

ADA Accommodations:

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Medical Verification

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to

slever@4cd.edu

COVID-19 Information Quick Link https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12337 Diversity Statement

It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Describe the ways in which you meet the educational and work experience requirements for this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Explain how you meet the requirement to be a California licensed: Paramedic, Nurse, Physician's Assistant or Physician.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Explain how you have two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or pre-hospital care in the last five (5) years AND describe your 3 years of teaching or coordinating EMS courses

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe how you gained one (1) year experience in an administrative or management level position.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your knowledge of and experience with curriculum development, program design, and achieving the CoAEMSP accreditation.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience teaching Emergency Medical Courses including courses in Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe how you have increased opportunities for student success, particularly for students of color and other historically underrepresented groups on the National Registry Exams.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Other Certification
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Current California nursing license