Adjunct Instructor - EMS

Waukesha County Technical College; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College seeks a dedicated instructor to deliver classroom, lab, and clinical EMS instruction across EMT and Paramedic programs. The role emphasizes hands-on teaching, effective use of technology, and building strong relations with industry partners in Wisconsin.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, substantial related experience, and relevant EMS instructor credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in healthcare, fire service, EMS, or related field.
• 24 months (4,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience in the related field; if applicable, within the last five years.
• EMS Instructors: Wisconsin DHS EMS Instructor I certification at EMT level; Paramedic preferred or ability to obtain at hire.
• EMS instructors: Wisconsin EMS licensure (or equivalent such as RN/PA); Paramedic preferred.
• Eligibility for WCTC Credentialing System.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and instruct quality education programs.
• AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor preferred.
• Technology-based, simulation, and scenario-based instruction desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in the learning environment using active learning strategies.
• Promote and coordinate professional development opportunities for Fire/EMS instructors.
• Increase marketing of Fire and EMS training programs and prepare competent Fire/EMS providers for local employers.

Skills

Classroom engagement

Instruction planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, the primary responsibility is providing classroom instruction in the EMS programs offered by WCTC or clinical instruction in the hospital and clinical setting for EMT and Paramedic courses. Requires strong organizational skills, good communication skills, an ability to effectively deliver practical hands‑on instruction and include technology in the teaching of classes, and familiarity with all aspects of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services fields. Must be accessible to students and maintain positive relationships with industry‑related organizations and businesses. The successful applicant will be responsible for completing requirements to obtain and maintain a current teaching certification from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

Department Vision:

A World Class Training Center providing progressive fire and EMS education.

Department Mission:

To provide an innovative and collaborative learning environment for fire and EMS education.

Salary:

Classroom Lab and Clinical Instruction $40/hour; Non-instructional $20/hour

Lead instructor $46 - $58/hour

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)In line with the department strategic goals:

• Effectively engage students in the learning environment through active learning strategies.


• Promote and coordinate professional development opportunities for Fire/EMS instructors to further develop their teaching skill.


• Increase marketing of Fire and EMS training programs and prepare competent Fire/EMS providers for local employers.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements may vary according to the instructional area and position.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent* with education or training preparing a person for the occupational area being taught. Appropriate training may include vendor, manufacturer, in-service or other structured on‑job training in the occupation. *Educational equivalency: Occupational experience combined with education and training preparing a person for the occupation totaling 7 years or 14,000 hours shall be equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Each academic credit or equivalent credit shall be equal to 110 hours of occupational experience. (a major in a healthcare, fire service, emergency medical, or other related area is preferred; equivalency is determined by considering occupational experience and other formal education).


• Twenty‑four months (4,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience as a fully qualified worker in the occupational area, of which 2,000 hours shall be within the previous five years. One year (2,000 hours) of related occupation experience may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least two years of post‑secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years.


• EMS Instructors: Current State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) EMS Instructor I certification at the EMT level, Paramedic preferred, or ability to obtain at time of hire.


• EMS instructors: Current State of Wisconsin EMT licensure (or equivalent, including Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Physician). Paramedic preferred.


• Eligibility for WCTC Credentialing System.


• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and instruct quality education programs.


• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor preferred.


• Technology‑based, simulation, and scenario‑based instruction experience desirable.

Supplemental Information

This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed on November 1 and June 1 each year. Teaching demonstrations/interviews will be held shortly after.

*Hours for this position will vary from Monday through Sunday including both daytime and evening hours. Adjunct instructors are expected to teach a minimum of 64 hours/semester (24 hours/summer). Instructors request instructional assignments through a scheduling software at the beginning of each semester.

The successful applicant will be responsible for completing requirements to obtain and maintain a current teaching certification from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

The successful applicant will be responsible for completing requirements to obtain and maintain a current teaching certification from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.