Adjunct Faculty - EMT

Southwest Virginia Community College ( SWCC ) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, Southwest offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.

Southwest lso has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice. Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking two candidates to fill adjunct teaching faculty positions in the Emergency Medical Services Program beginning in Spring 2027. One position will be located on the main campus location in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, and the other position will be located at the Southern Gap location in Buchanan County, Virginia.

Adjunct EMS Instructors are responsible for effectively planning, delivering, and evaluating Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) instruction for students enrolled in EMS programs. Instruction may be provided in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, remote, laboratory, and online settings. Courses may include Emergency Medical Responder ( EMR ), Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT ), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician ( AEMT ), Paramedic, and other EMS-related courses.

Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer session. Teaching assignments are based on program needs, student enrollment, and staffing requirements. Employment is on a semester-by-semester basis, and adjunct faculty appointments carry no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

• Teach assigned EMS courses in accordance with established course outcomes, state regulations and accreditation standards.
• Deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical and field internship instruction as assigned.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, examinations and instructional materials.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback regarding academic and clinical progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, clinical tracking and student records.
• Submit required reports and documentation by established deadlines.
• Support student success through academic advising, remediation and professional mentoring as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia Office of EMS requirements, National EMS Education Standards and program accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership, faculty, clinical affiliates and community partners.
• Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support teaching and learning.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in EMS education, clinical practice and instructional methodologies.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations of the college and the Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ).

As part of the primary responsibility to provide high-quality instruction, the College expects each faculty member to:

• Meet all assigned classes, labs, simulations, clinicals and field experiences as scheduled.
• Teach the prescribed curriculum using approved instructional materials and established course outcomes.
• Submit required records, grades, evaluations and reports accurately and on time.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, clinical partners and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in accordance with college policies and EMS professional standards.
• Create…