Adjunct faculty - Emergency Medical Technician; EMT Program

Position: Adjunct faculty - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
Adjunct Faculty - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program

Salary: $1000
* Per Credit Hour

Classification:
Adjunct Faculty

Reports to:

Dean of Nursing/Allied Health

Proposed

Start Date:

9/1/2026

Olympic College is seeking adjunct faculty to support instruction within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs. Adjunct faculty are administratively supervised by and report to the Dean of Allied Health.  In the delivery of EMS education, adjunct faculty work in close collaboration with the EMS Program Coordinator and designated program staff to ensure instructional methods, course content, and student assessment align with professional standards, program outcomes, and applicable accreditation and credentialing requirements.

This position plays a key role in ensuring students receive effective, evidence-based EMS education through lecture, lab, clinical, and field experiences. The ideal candidate will bring teaching expertise, professional EMS experience, and a commitment to student success in a diverse learning environment.

Olympic College is a student-centered institution and a member of the Achieving the Dream Network, with a mission to advance equity and excellence through inclusive teaching and leadership.

Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, in order to maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally-responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction, and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations.

Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually. Among them, 4% are African American, 5% Latinx, 1% are Native American/Alaska Native, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7 % are Asian, 62% are White, and 15% are multiracial. A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages;

academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.

* Provide instruction for the EMT courses including didactic, skills labs, clinical supervision and evaluation, and/or simulation-based instruction.

* Provide mentorship, assistance, and remediation to student in support mastery of course objectives and outcomes.

* Coordinate and deliver didactic, lab, clinical, and/or field internship instruction, ensuring consistency and alignment with course outcomes.

* Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.

* Remain current on industry-recognized means of instruction and learning processes.

* Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms as required.

* Document each student's progress; determine, in collaboration with the student, a plan for achieving success.

* Participate in theory and clinical course evaluation identifying both strengths and areas for development.

* Participate in course planning, evaluation, and curriculum feedback in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and Medical Program Director.

* Participate in meetings, orientations, trainings, and evaluation activities for assigned quarters as needed.

* Establish and maintain relations with internal and external constituencies.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator supporting the effective administration and delivery of the EMS Paramedicine Program. These may include, but are not limited to:

* Clinical coordination/clinical site placement

* Serving in the role of lead instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

* Hold a minimum of an Associate degree from an accredited institution or minimum of three (3) years documented experience coordinating or delivering EMS education or administration in a related field.

* Three (3) years of field experience at or above the highest program level being taught

* For EMT program, EMT experience or higher

* For Paramedic program, Paramedic experience or higher

* Possess a professional healthcare credential, such as EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, RN, or equivalent.

* Have experience in emergency medicine or prehospital care, including field or clinical settings.

* Demonstrate knowledge of instructional methods, including course delivery, skills assessment, and remediation techniques.

* Have teaching experience sufficient to deliver course content, guide hands-on skill development, and support student learning.

* Understand the guidelines and requirements set forth by both CAAHEP-accredited programs and the Washington State Department of Health relevant to EMS education.

* Current…