Adjunct, Emergency Medical Services

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 15,590 - 17,688; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach EMT and Paramedicine Programs in Framingham. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to student success and effective teaching in traditional and hybrid environments.

The position offers a salary range of $1,397.00 - $1,585.00 DCE Per Credit or $56.60 hourly, with expectations to participate actively in course and program assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years paramedic experience in emergency response.
• Must obtain Massachusetts paramedic license within 30 days of hire.
• Current AHA, BLS, and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teach EMT and Paramedicine Programs including classroom and lab courses.
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures and labs.
• Serve as an advisor to students and participate in meetings.

Skills

Current MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification

Teaching experience in EMS or healthcare

Commitment to student support

Current AHA BLS Instructor credential

Education

Any associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

Position Summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College seeks qualified part-time adjunct instructors to educate the next generation of Emergency Medical Services professionals. The instructor teaches classroom, skills lab, and simulation laboratory courses in the EMT and Paramedicine Programs. The ideal candidate will work as part of a team, demonstrate a passion for collaborative work with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and positively influence, mentor, and work with a diverse student population of the EMS program.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach EMT and Paramedicine Programs including classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation-based courses.
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures, laboratory, and simulation settings to address course and program learning outcomes and graduation.
• Teach effectively in a traditional or hybrid environment.
• Serve as an advisor to students as needed.
• Participate in college, division, and program meetings as needed.
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions.
• Participate in and support the accreditation efforts of EMS.
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies.
• Carry out related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification without restriction.
• Obtain a Massachusetts paramedic license within 30 days of hire if holding only NREMT certification.
• A minimum of three (2) years of experience within the last ten years as a paramedic in an emergency response ambulance.
• Any associate degree from an accredited college or university, or comparable experience, and a commitment to complete an associate degree within three years.
• Current AHA, BLS, and ACLS certification.
• Current AHA BLS Instructor credential if teaching EMTs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative action.
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience in EMS‑EMTs, Paramedics, first responders, or other healthcare‑related teaching experiences.
• Availability to teach in the evening.
• Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential.
• Current NRP provider and instructor credential.
• Demonstrated strength in teaching introductory and advanced EMT and paramedic skills.
• Must be current in all areas of prehospital care and operations for instructing students in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $1,397.00 - $1,585.00 DCE Per Credit or $56.60 hourly

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affiactive Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.