Adjunct Faculty - Emergency Medical Services; EMS

Adjunct Faculty – Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Agency:
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Division: NV280‑Provost Medical Education Center
Position Number: 280A2032
FLSA:
Exempt
Pay Band: 00

Pay: per‑credit‑hour rates based on rank:
Instructor $1,590;
Assistant Professor $1,727;
Associate Professor $1,856;
Professor $1,998. Work locations:
Multiple sites. Telework is subject to change. Must reside in the DMV metro area.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for planning and teaching courses in EMS to students of varied academic backgrounds. Teaching may be face‑to‑face, remote, or online. Contracts do not guarantee continued employment. The teaching load is up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters or up to 8 credit hours in the summer session.

• Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
• Maintain current competence in the discipline or field of specialization.

Provide quality instruction by meeting assigned classes regularly; submitting required records and reports; teaching prescribed courses with established texts; and following the college’s statement on professional ethics.

Assist the agency or state government, particularly during an emergency declaration by the Governor. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of lecture and laboratory demonstration of EMS subject matter at EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic levels.
• Knowledge of preparation and delivery of required course content for the CoEMSP accredited program.
• Ability to use instructional technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Able to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.

• Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services or related degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in prehospital emergency care.
• VA OEMS or National Registry certification as a Paramedic.
• Experience with instruction, evaluation, and supervision of EMS students.

• Instructor certification in ACLS and PALS.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Candidate must possess sufficient technology skills to work productively with extensive instructional technology resources.
• Knowledge of and experience with proven teaching strategies that promote student success.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a secure retirement program.

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

The VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. I‑9 documentation is required.

Selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks; and the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

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