Part Time Instructor EMS; POOL

Open Until Filled Notes POOL - Open for the 2025-26 academic year

Position Type:
Part‑Time Instructor

Instructor Status:
This is a part‑time instructor position, non‑represented and non‑benefited.

Overtime Eligible:
Exempt

FLSA Status:
Learned Professional

Campus

Location:

(unspecified)

The Paramedicine Program seeks a qualified individual to provide instruction in the first and second year curriculum leading to an AAS‑Paramedicine degree. Part‑time instructor’s direct student education, direct student discussion and evaluate student performance in the classroom, lab, clinical and co‑operative work experience sites.

• Provide instruction in the Paramedicine curriculum, including EMT, advanced EMT, Oregon EMT‑intermediate, and paramedic courses, using lectures, labs, internships, clinical, communication, documentation, patient transport, and other related classes as needed. Provide individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include classes taught during the day and/or evening, and on any of the four campuses served, via interactive video chat technology.
• Cooperate with the PSE Department in revising and standardizing curricula for these classes.
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.
• Cooperate with other College personnel including the Paramedicine Program Director to assist students with career planning, job placement, and follow‑up studies.
• Act as a resource person for students, providing sufficient time for individual student conferences or holding regular office hours and assisting the Program Director with advising responsibilities.
• Work with appropriate College personnel to write proposals for program funds.

• Thorough knowledge of the field of paramedicine within out‑of‑hospital emergency medicine based on education and/or experience.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for diverse audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee computers, video‑chat technology (e.g., Zoom), and familiarity with or willingness to learn the LMS used at COCC.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English, with or without an interpreter.
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts from training programs, conferences, and professional literature.
• Ability to work with faculty and staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• AAS‑Paramedicine degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning that includes coursework equivalent to the uniform associate of applied science degree in Paramedicine, as approved by the Oregon State Board of Education.
• Three years of paramedic pre‑hospital emergency and non‑emergency care experience.
• Completed NFPA Fire Instructor I or Fire Service Instructor I and II or a division‑approved equivalent.
• Current Oregon Paramedic License.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider Instructor (professional CPR) or equivalent.

• Teaching experience in a community college setting.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff, and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.