Adjunct Faculty – EMT & Paramedic Assistant

Bunker Hill Community College; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 1,718,418 - 2,447,444; Part time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Community College is seeking Adjunct Faculty for the EMT & Paramedic Assistant position. This role involves providing instructional support in lab and clinical settings while ensuring program compliance with EMS standards. Candidates should have current Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification and strong communication skills. Preference will be given to those with field experience and teaching credentials. The salary is $1,512 per credit hour, with assignments based on program needs, including evening labs.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts EMT certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of EMS field experience preferred.
• Current Instructor-Coordinator certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in EMT and Paramedic programs.
• Assess student performance in classroom and lab settings.
• Support program compliance with EMS standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to work with diverse student populations

Education

Current Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

PlatinumEd/EMSTesting

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – EMT & Paramedic Assistant

The Emergency Medical Studies Department maintains an ongoing pool of qualified adjunct candidates to support instruction in both the EMT and Paramedic programs.

Adjunct EMT & Paramedic Assistants provide instructional support in laboratory, simulation, and clinical preparation settings. Candidates selected from this pool will be contacted on an as‑needed basis depending on programmatic demand, enrollment, and scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

Instructional & Academic Responsibilities

• Provide instruction using both traditional and non‑traditional learning methodologies, including but not limited to:
  • Learning management systems
  • Active learning strategies
  • Instructional preparation and delivery
• Assist with EMT and Paramedic laboratory sessions, simulations, and skills instruction
• Support scenario‑based training, including high‑ and low‑fidelity simulation and OSCE‑style assessments
• In collaboration with EMT instructors and paramedic faculty, develop and implement laboratory learning experiences aligned with course objectives and student learning outcomes

Student Evaluation & Engagement

• Assess student performance and learning outcomes in classroom, lab, and simulation settings
• Submit final grades and required documentation in a timely manner
• Be available to students by appointment at mutually convenient times
• Provide feedback to support student progression, remediation, and clinical readiness

Program, Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

• Support program compliance with OEMS, NREMT, and CoAEMSP standards
• Assist with documentation, skills tracking, and program reporting requirements
• Maintain current:
  • Massachusetts EMT certification
  • Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator certification
• Perform additional duties as required by the College

Clinical & Field Readiness

• Assist in preparing students for clinical and field internship experiences
• Reinforce professional standards, patient care expectations, and documentation practices
• Support lab safety, equipment readiness, and infection control standards

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification (required)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of EMS field experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association certifications:
  • BLS (EMT level) Instructor Preferred
  • ACLS (Paramedic level) Instructor Preferred
  • PALS (Paramedic level) Instructor Preferred
• Current Instructor‑Coordinator (IC) certification (strongly preferred)
• Prior teaching, precepting, or Field Training Officer experience
• Experience with simulation‑based EMS education
• Familiarity with EMS educational platforms (e.g., PlatinumEd/EMSTesting)
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred

Additional Information

Salary: $1,512 per credit hour.

• Assignments are made based on program needs and may include:
  • Evening labs (typically 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
  • Occasional daytime, weekend, or clinical support shifts
• Work may occur across BHCC campuses and affiliated clinical/field sites
• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screening may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.