Adjunct, American Heart Association CPR

Adjunct, American Heart Association CPR – Inside Higher Ed

Position Summary
CPR adjunct instructors teach CPR Basic Life Support, Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid, and other CPR and First Aid courses following the American Heart Association curriculum. Instructors may teach classes on campus or at clients’ facilities, independently or with a co‑instructor, based on class size.

• Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, and skills demonstrations.
• Test students and conduct remediation when needed.
• Complete post‑course rosters and paperwork accurately.
• Submit paperwork to the department within the specified timeline.
• Abide by all American Heart Association instruction and program protocol.
• Participate in CPR BLS instructor training led by FCC staff (if not currently instructor certified).
• Participate in professional development and training activities to maintain currency in discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

• Current American Heart Association CPR BLS provider certification.
• Excellent public speaking skills and comfort speaking in front of a class of adults.
• Responsible, punctual, and able to teach/organize independently.
• Ability to attend scheduled instructor training and professional development sessions.
• Willingness to purchase own instructor training materials prior to training.

• Previous teaching experience (classroom or professional/corporate training).
• Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification.
• A‑A degree or higher, preferably in a healthcare or allied health field.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community‑college students.

Pool Number: TS668P

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2026.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dan Saunders at dsaunders.

Frederick Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity in students and staff. The college strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Seniority Level: Entry Level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Education and Training
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media