Clinical Instructors: Emergency Medical Services; EMS

Clinical Instructors:
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Virginia Western Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System. The College’s mission is to provide quality and affordable education and professional training to the community. This part‑time clinical instructor position is located in the School of Health Professions and supports the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program. Clinical instructors work in a laboratory or clinical setting assisting and overseeing the work of EMS students and are expected to maintain currency in their discipline and in trends in community college education.

Responsibilities

• Assist and oversee the work of EMS students in laboratory and clinical settings.
• Supervise, provide instruction, and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the EMS system within the Roanoke area.
• Support curriculum development and integrate technology such as the Canvas Learning Management System and Microsoft Office programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the agency or state government during emergency declarations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 2 years of clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Proficiency in supervision, instruction, and evaluation.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Associate’s degree in the teaching field is preferred.
• Current or recent classroom and/or online teaching experience, specifically in an EMS program.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional responsibilities, including use of Canvas LMS and Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: current NREMT–Paramedic certification.

Additional Considerations

• Operation of a State Vehicle – Not required.
• Supervises Employees – No.
• Required Travel – N/A.

Background Check Requirement

Background checks including criminal history, healthcare‑specific checks, and a drug screen are required as a condition of employment. Successful candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to application, interviewing and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to determine eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.