Adjunct EMT​/Paramedic Instructor

Position Overview

Adjunct EMT/Paramedic Instructor – Part‑time Faculty position in the Allied Health program at Bay College, Escanaba Campus. Salary per credit ranges from $621 to $808. FTE is 0.4.

The faculty member will be responsible for the instruction of EMT and Paramedic courses in clinical, lab, and simulation settings. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach introductory and general courses in traditional classroom/labs, hybrid, or online settings as needed.

Benefits include Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.

• Instruct EMT and Paramedic courses in clinical, lab, and simulation settings.
• Develop course syllabi that share expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives with students.
• Contribute to development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
• Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs.
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Adhere to ethical standards and regulations, including college policies, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA, and other education regulations.
• Provide a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of EMT/Paramedic by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through telephone, email, video conference, mail, or face‑to‑face communication.
• Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (AA/AS/AAS) or documented progress toward this degree.
• Current unrestricted Michigan EMT Basic and Paramedic licenses.
• At least two years’ experience in the delivery of out‑of‑hospital emergency care.
• Academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of program graduates.
• Knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects, capable through academic preparation, training, and experience to teach assigned courses.
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner‑centered environment, consistently improving student success.
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to provide diverse learning experiences to diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use.

• Current Michigan Instructor Coordinator (IC) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least two years’ experience teaching in an EMT and/or a Paramedic program.
• Current AHA certification as an instructor of Basic Life Support.
• Current AHA certification as an instructor of Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Current AHA certification as an instructor of Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) instructor certification.
• Current PEARS certification as an instructor of Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization.
• Current CEVO or VFIS certification as Emergency Vehicle Driver Trainer.
• Experience with active and collaborative learning strategies.
• Post‑secondary teaching experience in didactic, clinical, simulation, lab, and online courses.
• Online teaching certification.

Work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…