Sessional Laboratory Instructor - Paramedic Program

Job Number:
- J0523-1697- Job Title:
- Sessional Laboratory Instructor - Paramedic Program- Job Type:
- Temp FT, Academic (Sessional)- Bargaining Unit:
- Non-bargaining- School/Department:
- Academic- Campus/Location:
- Morningside Campus- Hours/Week:
- NA- Date Posted:
- May 25, 2023- Closing Date:
- June 2, 2023**Salary**:
As per College Policy
We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.
**Position Summary**:
Centennial College's Paramedic program takes pride in its exceptional standards, high-quality graduates and high employment rates. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviours, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to all Centennial College students and employees is essential.
**Duties**:
- Use effective interpersonal communication skills with students, faculty, management and external partners or community members, showing a sensitivity to intercultural communication
- Provide and promote a respectful and supportive environment based on the principles of inclusion, equity and diversity
- Work effectively in a team-based environment
- Create a positive teaching environment
- Use a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies
- Use academic technology effectively to enhance and support learning
- Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques
- Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
- Engage students to create a positive teaching and learning environment
- Critically examine learning materials and classroom instructional practice for discriminatory bias or barriers
- Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
- Establish relationships with other instructors and students that support, nurture and encourage the education that is being provided
- Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
- Maintain Instructor / Evaluator certification each Semester as required
- Complete preparatory learning assignments prior to scheduled instructional shifts, as required
- Maintain frequent, efficient and professional communication with the Chair and lead faculty
- Ensure that work area is kept to standard at all times
- Prepare the learning environment using the equipment provided;
ensure all equipment isproperly stored at the end of the session and report any deficiencies to lead faculty
- Provide academic instruction, support and evaluation of paramedic students while in the lab environment
- Act as a liaison between the lead faculty, the student, and the Chair
- Provide verbal and written feedback to students and faculty to assess student progress and identify gaps in learning
- Act as an ambassador of the Paramedic program both within the school and outside of program
- Comply with Ontario Health and Safety Act regulations;
report any and all incidents (including, but not limited to, physical injury, mental health, or Health &
Safety) and/or deficiencies to Program or Course Lead
- Attend staff meetings and training as required
- Adhere to both Centennial College, Paramedic Program and/or HS Lab policies and procedures
- Complete any and all written or electronic documentation as required by the Paramedic program in a timely manner, including time sheets/rosters, evaluation forms, program evaluations, and formative and summative student performance
- Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene, including appropriate lab attire as required (may include lab uniform and safety footwear)
- Perform any other reasonable, related tasks or duties as assigned
**Qualifications/Experience**
- Currently certified as a Primary, Advanced or Critical Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario
- Actively employed by a regulated land or air Paramedic/Ambulance service in Ontario
- In good standing with local Base Hospital
- Minimum three (3) years Full-Time (or equivalent Part-Time hours) work experience in a Paramedic Service
- Knowledge of adult education principles and the role of learning outcomes, instructional approaches and evaluation techniques to be used
- Familiarity with the delivery and evaluation models and systems applied by the Program
- Experience in course or learning materials development an asset
- Experience teaching a