Adjunct Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Morton College; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton College is seeking an EMT Instructor to provide essential emergency medical training to students. The instructor will be responsible for teaching, maintaining course materials, and adapting to departmental needs. Candidates should hold an associate’s degree and have experience in emergency medical settings, along with strong communication and administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience working in an emergency medical setting.
• Strong knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and excellent written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care.
• Participate and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college.
• Maintain and submit course syllabi to Deans’ Office.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Reports To and Evaluated by

Reports To and Evaluated by Associate Dean of Adult and Career Technical Education

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree. Minimum two years experience working in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and excellent written communication skills and basic computer literacy required. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning and have excellent analytical, interpersonal and oral communications skills. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Four years working in various roles in an emergency medical setting. Strong knowledge of medical and legal issues faced by the emergency medical technician. Working knowledge of business correspondence, office machines, job seeking, cloud computing, and speech recognition software. Academic preparation and teaching experience in areas of Emergency Medical Technology. Experience using course management system to deliver instruction. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Willingness to stay up-to-date on current trends in emergency medical procedures and practice.

Job Summary

The EMT Instructor will teach the skills and knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level to a diverse student population; will participate and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range

Salary Range Per CBA

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ00161PU

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/14/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/05/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Work Environment
First responder location (Private ambulance company or firehouse).

Physical Demands
Significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights scaled at above 100 pounds or more.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * What is the highest degree completed?
  • H.S. Diploma
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • PhD
• * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Curriculum Vitae

Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.