Emergency Medical Services Faculty Part-Time Hourly Health Sciences Division

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Part-time hourly employees support the primary instructional team in a variety of ways. Part-time faculty work most often as support faculty members during lab sessions in the skills lab for the EMT or paramedic courses. When the employee is in a support role they are expected to come to the class setting ready to begin instruction and possess mastery of the content they are expected to support. Part-time hourly employees may be offered the opportunity to teach primary education content. Part-time hourly employees may be offered the opportunity to function as a lead instructor as their experience, education, and performance demonstrates the competencies required in this role. Part-time hourly employees may be awarded an adjunct faculty contract to work a consistent amount of time in a specific course.

Knowledge Requirement
Mastery of EMT and paramedic content is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are mandatory. Outstanding interpersonal skills required, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of students (including those with special needs), faculty and staff required. Ability to work as part of a team required. Knowledge of a variety of teaching delivery methods necessary. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

Licensing or Certification Requirements

Current Paramedic Certification- Licensure

Maryland Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic

Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board ( MICRB) Level II Instructor, preferred

National Certified EMS Educator ( NCEE), preferred

Associates degree mandatory, Baccalaureate preferred

Standard EMS equipment and supplies, including manekins and instructional models. Microcomputers/laptops; projection equipment; printers; copiers; adaptive technology for students with disabilities; general office equipment of all kinds.

Supervision Reports directly to the Primary Instructor of the course and the EMS Program Director, AD Health and Sciences Division

Responsibilities involve deadlines, and time driven conditions (i.e., high volume of work and student, faculty and staff contacts) and considerable multi-tasking. Must be able to work overtime and outside of normal daytime working hours when necessary to complete assignments. Must be able to lift 125 equally distributed pounds (250 pounds with a partner) , a height of 33 inches, and a distance of 10 feet

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.