Part-time Faculty: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Instructor-Paramedic, Daytime

Part-time Faculty: Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Instructor-Paramedic Daytime

Reports to: Lakeland EMTS Program Director/Dept Chair

*This job has two available positions.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• This position supports daytime paramedic courses, with typical instructional hours between 0800– 1400, averaging 1–2 days per week based on program needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Paramedic Day Instructor is responsible for providing classroom and hands-on instruction to paramedic students during scheduled daytime sessions. This role includes delivering lectures, facilitating advanced lab skills, monitoring student performance, and ensuring all instruction aligns with program, state, and accreditation standards. The instructor plays a key role in preparing students to perform confidently and competently in advanced prehospital care settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instruction:

• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in paramedic-level content, including advanced patient assessment, cardiology, pharmacology, airway management, trauma care, and other ALS competencies, in coordination with the Lakeland EMTS Program Director/Dept Chair.
• Student Evaluation: Observe, assess, and document student performance during lecture and lab activities, providing constructive feedback to support competency and clinical readiness.
• Lab & Classroom Setup: Assist in setting up equipment, simulations, and instructional materials; ensure all spaces remain clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Curriculum Adherence: Deliver course content in alignment with the paramedic curriculum, program expectations, CoAEMSP standards, and Ohio requirements.
• Student Support: Provide remediation and additional support to students as needed to ensure skill proficiency and academic success.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all instructional and lab activities follow appropriate safety standards and protocols.
• Program Support: Assist with program operations and additional instructional needs as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of EMS concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and facilitate minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work with and respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse student population.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a paramedic in the State of Ohio.
• Current licensure in good standing as an EMS, Cardiac Technician, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant, or Physician.
• Current certification in BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association.
• Current state of Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Instructor certification

Preferred:

• An Associate’s, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in emergency health services or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience as a classroom instructor and/or lab instructor in an EMS/Paramedic educational training program.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

• Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) to four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10 lbs. or less.

COMPENSATION:

• Part-time faculty earn $792/unit of load. Please visit our website to review Lakeland’s Benefits for Adjunct Faculty, including information on paid leave, professional development, partial fee waiver, employee assistance program and more.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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