Emergency Medical Services Instructor

Emergency Medical Services Instructor

Salary

$42,108.00 - $85,058.00 Annually

Location

CACC - Prattville - 1320 Old Ridge Rd, Prattville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

07682

College/Division

CACC-201100-Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

04/03/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 2:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Central Alabama Community College

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

The EMT-Paramedic Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs, including EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic levels. This role includes classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, as well as administrative duties related to accreditation, data collection, and program compliance. Instructor will be assigned to teach at varied times and locations based on student demand.

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING FROM THE GRANT. In accordance with the provisions of the Students First Act, ACT 2011-270, non-probationary status is not attainable by virtue of employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Position will work in the Prattville and Alexander City service areas.

Position will be posted until filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System and Central Alabama Community College.
• Teaches EMS courses in accordance with CoAEMSP and NREMT standards.
• Delivers engaging lectures, hands-on labs, and simulation-based training.
• Oversees students clinical and field internships requirements.
• Evaluates student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintains accurate student records, including clinical hours and competencies
• Assists with data collection and reporting for annual reports and site visits.
• Participates in curriculum development and program review.
• Ensures compliance with Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Office of EMS regulations.
• Assists in scheduling and coordinating clinical and field placements.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development.
• Supports student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Adheres to local, state and federal policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related from a regionally accredited institution is required;
• Unencumbered current Alabama paramedic license is required.
• Three (3) years of field experience as paramedic is required.
• EMS Instructor certification (e.g., NAEMSE, AHA Instructor for BLS/ACLS/PALS) is required.
• Knowledge of CoAEMSP accreditation standards and NREMT testing requirements is required.
• Ability to travel to and from all campus locations and attend activities and events in designated areas as assigned is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities is required.
• Ability to apply problem solving and prioritization skills with minimum supervision is required.
• Excellent functional knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Ability to search, locate, read, interpret, and apply policy and standards is required.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply data is required.
• Experience in a community college or higher education environment is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Completed Central Alabama Community College online application.
• Current resume.
• College transcripts from all degree-granting institutions confirming academic credentials relied upon for meeting minimum job qualifications (copies will be accepted at time of application). Transcripts must provide degree and date degree was awarded. If employed, official transcripts must be received by Human Resources within ten (10) business days of the hire date.

Failure to Provide Required Documentation:

Failure to provide official transcripts and/or employer verification letters within the required timeframe may result in one or more of the following actions, at the sole discretion of the College:

• Placement on unpaid administrative leave until documentation is received;
• Reduction in salary to reflect only the verified education and experience on file;
• Suspension without pay until compliance is achieved;
• Termination of employment for failure to satisfy a condition of employment.

Process and Notice:

Employees may receive written notice and extensions beyond ten (10) business days may be granted at the College's discretion but neither is required before any action is taken under this policy.

Applicants must travel at their own expense. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operations constraints.

Central Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Central Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.

Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding the position.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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