Assistant Professor – Advanced Care Paramedicine , Qatar

Employer:College of the North Atlantic – Qatar (CNA-Q)
Location: Qatar
Assistant Professor – Advanced Care Paramedicine

The School of Health Science invites applications for position of Assistant Professor in the Advanced Care Paramedicine (ACP) program.

Your commitment

Reporting to the Chair - Advanced Care Paramedicine, Environmental Health, and Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses within the School of Health Science programs. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment.  The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area.  Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the College and beyond.

Qualifications

A PhD, or an equivalent terminal Degree, in a health-related field, an ACP Degree from an accredited school, and current licensure with a recognized Paramedic registry/body. A minimum of 5 years teaching ACP related curriculum at the post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment along with 5 years of employment experience as an ACP practitioner/professional.  Additionally, candidates should have recognition for the following:

contribution to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publication, knowledge transfer or professional practice, which would be expected to be international in its scope;

contribution to the advancement of learning by the leadership of teaching and curriculum development;

professional recognition and standing amongst peers;

academic subject leadership or academic management

Preferred Qualifications:

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education)

Record of successful participation in applied research projects.

Experience in leadership and innovation in technology based project

Other Required Skills: 

Instructor certification and experience delivering Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and CPR/First Aid courses

Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of the College’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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application, which may include but is not limited to curricula vitae, cover letters, references, teaching dossiers, and sample publications. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected. Applicants must apply online.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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