Instructor, Advanced Care Paramedicine

College of the North Atlantic; Stephenville; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option (province-wide)

Commitment to equity, diversity and IN

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic invites applications for an Advanced Care Paramedic Instructor at the Bay St. George Campus. The role involves delivering theory, lab, simulation, and clinical instruction across the ACP program, aligning with national standards and student-centered education.

You will mentor students, participate in program accreditation, and contribute to ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will bring extensive ACP experience, teaching expertise, and a

Qualifications

• ACP with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Post-Secondary Instructor Certification is preferred; licensure in NL or eligibility to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality theory, lab, simulation, and clinical instruction across ACP courses.
• Incorporate current clinical practice into lesson plans while meeting course objectives.
• Use technology to enhance teaching and learning and assess student performance.

Skills

Advanced Care Paramedic

Teaching & Curriculum Development

Instructional Design

Assessment & Evaluation

Online/Hybrid Instruction

Mentorship

Education

Advanced Care Paramedic Certification

Post-Secondary Instructor Certification

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advanced Care Paramedics - Take Your Impact Further. Shape the Future of Paramedicine.

You've built your career in high pressure settings-managing complex airway, establishing vascular access under pressure, and making critical decisions when seconds matter. Now, there's an opportunity to channel that expertise into something bigger.

This is more than a teaching position, it's a chance to influence professional practice, uphold national standards, and leave a legacy in paramedicine. As an Advanced Care Paramedic Instructor, you'll help shape clinicians who will serve communities for years to come, while advancing excellence, leadership, and innovation within the profession.

You'll be part of a progressive Advanced Care Paramedicine (ACP) program, aligned with national standards and grounded in student-centred, practice-ready education. If you're passionate about mentorship, professional standards, and the future of paramedicine, this role offers impact well beyond the ambulance.

The Opportunity

As an ACP Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education across theory, lab, simulation, and clinical settings. You will teach and support courses such as Pharmacology for ACPs, Pathophysiology, Advanced Trauma Care, Advanced Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Management of Toxicology, and other advanced clinical topics-bringing your real-world expertise directly into the learning environment.

What you'll Do

• Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, simulation, and clinical as part of the Advanced Care Paramedicine program.
• The instructor will be the subject matter expert in paramedicine and will incorporate their own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material.
• Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered.
• Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning.
• Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods; administer various assessments.
• Develop and administer various assessments.
• Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress.
• Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures; identify and resolve problem areas in learning.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices in the paramedicine profession.
• Actively participate in and contribute to accreditation and program review activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard.
• This position may also be required to instruct courses using a variety of delivery methods, including on-site and online formats, across the paramedicine programs offered by the College, including Primary Care Paramedicine and/or Emergency Medical Responder to Primary Care Paramedicine.
• Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

• Candidates must be an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).
• Five (5) years of recent and relevant work experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).
• Consideration may be given to candidates who have graduated from an accredited Advanced Care Paramedicine program and have 5 years of combined experience as a Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledgeable in the subject area of Advanced Care Paramedicine including key concepts and best practices.
• Knowledge of teaching methods.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.Relationship building.
• Student-centered approach.
• Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position.
• Candidates must have a current practicing license as an Advanced Care Paramedic with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation (NLPR) prior to commencing employment.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification( www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/ )as specified forinstructors.
• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor's regular area of instruction based on their qualifications.
• Acknowledges the requirement for shift work (occasional).
• Willing to accept travel to designated health facilities for clinical courses.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Bay St. George Campus.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Megan Mahar,Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail].

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity.We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as atrue reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!