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Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are noted below.

For Assistant or Associate Professor:

Education

• A PhD or Doctorate in Paramedicine or a related health field from an accredited academic institution. Those whose PhD or Doctorate is not in paramedicine must hold a graduate degree or undergraduate degree or diploma in Paramedicine.
• All candidates must hold current registration as an Advanced Care Paramedic and be in good standing with the professional regulatory body.

Experience

• Demonstrated record of academic experience and paramedicine practice.
• Experience in teaching paramedicine at a post-secondary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years full-time equivalent recent clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated competence with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated use diverse and current teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.
• Demonstrated academic and information literacy skills.

For Senior Lecturer and Lecturer:

Education

• A Master’s in Paramedicine or in a related health field from an accredited academic institution. For those whose Master’s is not in Paramedicine, they must hold an undergraduate degree or diploma in paramedicine.
• All candidates must hold current registration as an Advanced Care Paramedic and be in good standing with the professional regulatory body.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience, and experience teaching Paramedic or related curricula.
• Demonstrated contribution to the advancement of learning by the leadership of teaching and curriculum development.
• Candidates must have professional recognition and standing amongst peers.
• Demonstrated academic subject leadership or academic management.

Scholarship and Research

• Demonstrated contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publication, knowledge transfer or professional practice.
• Preference will be given to candidates with recent publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals; and record of successful participation in applied research projects.
• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated contribution to curriculum development and to teaching and learning.

Other required skills

• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.
• Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

How to Apply

Applicants must meet all essential qualifications in order to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, which may include but not be limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references, teaching dossiers and sample publications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected.

We thank all applicants for applying for the role; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.