Emergency Medical Services Instructor Tenure-track
Job in
Carterville, Williamson County, Illinois, 62918, USA
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
John A Logan College
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Medical Education, Academic, Health Science -
Healthcare
Medical Education, Health Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Carterville
John
A. Logan College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor position within the Health Sciences division. John
A. Logan College is a comprehensive community college committed to academic excellence, student success, and meaningful engagement with the region it serves.
The EMS Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality instruction in assigned EMS courses across multiple instructional settings, including classroom, laboratory, simulation, and field-based environments as applicable. Instructional responsibilities include establishing clear learning outcomes, utilizing evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies, maintaining academic rigor, and evaluating student learning to support continuous improvement.
In addition to teaching, the EMS Instructor is expected to actively participate in curriculum development, student learning outcomes assessment, and program improvement efforts, ensuring alignment among course outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments. The position includes maintaining current course syllabi aligned with master syllabi, supporting accreditation requirements, and ensuring program compliance with the State of Illinois EMS and regulatory standards.
The role includes coordination and supervision of EMS clinical, internship, and field experiences, engagement with program advisory committees, and contributions to student recruitment, retention, and workforce pathway development. The faculty member supports continuous program improvement by incorporating assessment data, regulatory updates, and industry trends to strengthen student outcomes and align with the workforce.
The position requires active engagement in departmental, divisional, and college service, collaboration with faculty and community partners, and ongoing professional development to remain current in EMS practice, pedagogy, and instructional technologies. All duties and workload expectations are governed by the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Education & Experience Requirements
Education required:
- Bachelor's degree in EMS, public safety, healthcare, or related field
- Current State of Illinois paramedic license (or reciprocity within 3 months)
- Current Illinois EMS Lead Instructor license (or reciprocity within 3 months)
- Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- ITLS or PHTLS certification
- Master's degree in EMS, healthcare, or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of field experience as a paramedic
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in instructional and professional settings
- EMS instruction and program coordination experience
- Post-secondary level teaching experience
- EMS accreditation or program compliance experience
Essential duties are performed in accordance with the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and include, but are not limited to:
- Provide instruction in assigned EMS courses across classroom, laboratory, simulation, and field-based environments
- Teach assigned course load in accordance with the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Maintain and post office hours for student consultation in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi aligned with master syllabi and program outcomes
- Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records
- Utilize evidence-based and inclusive instructional strategies to support student learning and success
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and program improvement initiatives
- Coordinate and support clinical, internship, and field experiences in alignment with program and regulatory requirements
- Support compliance with State of Illinois EMS regulations and applicable accreditation requirements
- Engage with advisory committees, community partners, and workforce stakeholders
- Participate in recruitment, retention, and advising activities for EMS students
- Attend and actively participate in departmental, divisional, and college meetings and…
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