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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating a broad range of Paramedicine courses within the College of Health Sciences. In addition to teaching, they will assess student progress, manage learning resources, and collaborate with faculty across UDST, as well as industry partners within the region. They will also contribute to program development by participating in industry advisory committees, overseeing projects, and maintaining student course portfolios and accreditation-related documentation. Furthermore, faculty members are expected to engage in curriculum development, support instructional improvement initiatives, and actively participate in professional and community activities within UDST and beyond.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Education

• A Master’s degree in Paramedicine or a related health field from an accredited academic institution. For applicants whose Master’s degree is not in Paramedicine, an undergraduate degree in Paramedicine (or an equivalent qualification in prehospital or emergency care) is required.
• All candidates must hold current registration or licensure as an Advanced Care Paramedic (or an equivalent level of paramedic practitioner, as recognized in their respective country) and be in good standing with the relevant professional regulatory body.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of clinical experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (or an equivalent level of paramedic practitioner, as recognized in the applicant’s respective country).
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in paramedicine or a related field at a recognized institution of higher education.

Scholarship and Research

• A proven record of contributing to the advancement of knowledge through applied research, scholarship, publications, knowledge transfer, or professional practice.

Essential Skills

• A collaborative and collegial approach, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and community members.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using technology, with the ability to learn and adapt to emerging teaching and research tools in higher education.