Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (Tenure Track)

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Emergency Medical Services (Paramedicine) to educate EMS students in EMT and Paramedicine programs, including online components. The candidate will develop curricula, supervise clinical and simulation experiences, and contribute to program assessment and accreditation activities.

The position requires current MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification, an associate degree (with a plan to complete a bachelor's

Qualifications

• Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification
• Experience commensurate with the job qualifications
• Associate degree and commitment to complete a bachelor's degree within two years
• Current AHA, BLS and ACLS certification
• Instructor credentials or ability to obtain MA Paramedic certification within 30 days (if only NREMT Paramedic)
• Within one year, obtain instructor credentials relevant to position (e.g., ACSL/BLS/PALS Instructor)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time workload across EMT and Paramedicine courses (classroom, clinical, lab, simulation)
• Prepare syllabi and curricula to meet program outcomes
• Teach in traditional, hybrid, and/or online environments
• Serve as academic advisor and maintain office hours
• Participate in governance and program assessment activities
• Maintain safety during skills training and evaluations
• Utilize technology to enhance learning and communication
• Engage in professional development to maintain expertise
• Complete required paperwork for program and accreditation

Skills

Teaching

EMS experience

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree within 2 years

Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential

Job description

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (Tenure Track)

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. Faculty members are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College, and, as applicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements, in accordance with the MA Office of Emergency Medical Services and CoAEMSP. The faculty member is responsible for maintaining a current OEMS or NREMT license/certification and expertise in emergency medical services.

Come join our CAAHEP-accredited Paramedicine Program. MassBay Community College seeks a qualified full-time faculty member to educate the next generation of Emergency Medical Services professionals. This faculty member will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population. Faculty teach courses in the classroom, skills lab, and simulation laboratory in both the EMT and Paramedicine Programs. Online teaching may be part of this role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in using electronic learning platforms to facilitate student learning and work as part of a team, a passion for collaborative work with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and the ability to positively influence, mentor, and work with a diverse student population in the Emergency Medical Services program.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain a full-time workload, which may include teaching in the 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 student learning outcomes and graduation competencies, as appropriate;
• Teach effectively in a traditional, hybrid, and/or online environment;
• Serve as an academic advisor to students and maintain office hours;
• Participate in College, Division, and Program governance, including attending Division, Department, Advisory Committee, and other committee meetings;
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
• Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions;
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and enhance classroom learning, as appropriate;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence and expertise in classroom/clinical/simulation teaching;
• Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification without restriction/in good standing;
• Experience commensurate with the job qualifications listed;
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or comparable years of experience, and a commitment to complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university within two years of hire;
• Current AHA, BLS and ACLS certification;
• If the applicant only has their NREMT Paramedic, they must be able to obtain their Massachusetts Paramedic within 30 days of hire;
• Within one year of employment, individuals who do not possess the required qualifications must obtain all necessary instructor credentials relevant to the position. These may include, but are not limited to:
  Instructor/Coordinator;
  ACSL/BLS/PALS Instructor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affluent 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, EMT, paramedic, first responder, and/or other healthcare-related settings;
• Availability to teach in the evening;
• Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential;
• Demonstrated strength in teaching introductory and advanced EMT and paramedic skills;
• Current knowledge in all areas of prehospital care and operations for instructing students in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $76,000 - $82,000, in accordance with one's education and experience, as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Additional Compensation Opportunities

Additional compensation is available by teaching day EMT and/or Paramedic credit-based courses and by working as an hourly EMS Learning Specialist in the day for $49.32/hour up to 18 hours per week.

Position Type

MCCC Faculty

Source of Funding

State Appropriation

Deadline

August 10th, 2026, or after that until filled.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

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 Affluent 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.