Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technologies

Palomar College; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 859,000 - 1,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Employer-paid benefits

Life/accident insurance

Job summary

Palomar College seeks an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medical Technologies to teach a range of EMT/paramedic courses at the San Marcos campus and off-campus sites, including online delivery. The role requires developing curricula, maintaining office hours, and collaborating with industry partners to ensure current, relevant instruction.

The position is tenure-track, 10 months per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for advanced placement based on qualifications and

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) and 3) above.
• Two years of professional experience in an allied health field or six years with an associate degree.
• Certification in fire/instructional methodology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction for Emergency Medical Technologies courses, including paramedic academy.
• Develop and manage course curriculum, syllabus materials, and lesson plans.
• Engage with industry partners to keep courses current and relevant.
• Provide academic and career advisement to students and support open educational resources.
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in department governance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Distance education

Student advisement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Equivalency process

Tools

CSFM Fire Instructor

NFA Fire Service Instructional Methodology

NAEME Level 1

Job description

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technologies

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• This position is expected to start in the Spring 2027 semester.
• Interviews will require a live teaching demonstration. The hiring committee will decide if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses for first-level interviews are not reimbursed by the College. Second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technologies

Department

Department Emergency Medical Education Department

Primary Location

Primary Location N/A

Teaching assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes.

Teaching assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.

Grade

• Starting salary range: $77,011.42 – $122,363.70 annually.
• Academic training and teaching experience will form the basis for salary computation as determined by placement on the regular salary schedule of the College. A maximum of step 8 at the appropriate salary grade will be awarded to new faculty. For a salary estimate, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/ and use the links in the Full-time Faculty section.

Salary/Wage Frequency Monthly

In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.

• Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO , and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution)
• $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)
• Employee long-term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan ( EAP ) – Free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources
• Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits

The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.

Primary Function

The Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technologies is primarily responsible for teaching a variety of courses in the discipline of Emergency Medical Technologies; specifically for courses within the paramedic academy.

Because Emergency Medical Education classes are TOP -coded for Career Technical Education ( CTE ), the selected candidate for the Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technologies must be willing to work with industry leaders in the community to maintain our courses’ relevance.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet all qualifications listed under 1) and 3) below:

1. Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under a) through b):

a) Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience in an allied health field.

b) Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience in an allied health field.

c) A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in either 1) or 2) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/ ), if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application.

2. Qualified by education and experience with at least 40 hours of documented teaching methodology instruction in areas related to methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction by time of appointment. Possession of one of the following certificates would meet this qualification:

a) California State Fire Marshal ( CSFM ) “Fire Instructor 1A and 1B”.

b) National Fire Academy ( NFA ) “Fire Service Instructional Methodology” course.

c) National Association of EMS Educators Level 1 course.

3. Knowledgeable in the course content of the January 2009 United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT ) National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards DOT HS 811 077 E.

Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services ( NACES ) website at https://www.naces.org/index , or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ) website at http://aice-eval.org/ .

NOTE : For professional experience, a “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 10 months. Professional experience includes Paramedic experience, or higher-level professional experience (i.e. Nursing or Physician experience).

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement

Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism ( DEIAA ). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:

• Access – We make education possible for everyone.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.

All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to a student learning-centered college.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in Emergency Medical Technologies/paramedicine and its instructional program.
• Strong academic preparation in Emergency Medical Technologies, education or health services as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate-level coursework.
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in engagement with the college and broader community.
• Experience with learning management systems or teaching distance/online education classes.

Licenses and/or Certificates

See Minimum Qualifications section above. In addition, must possess the following certificates/licenses by time of appointment:

• Current Paramedic or higher* license
• San Diego County accreditation as a Paramedic

*Note: “Higher” equals currently certified or licensed in the State of California as a physician, registered nurse, or physician assistant.

Must be certified within the first year of employment in the following:

• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals ( PEPP ) Provider certification (Instructor level preferred)

In addition to the teaching responsibilities, other duties and institutional responsibilities include maintaining regular office hours, developing curriculum, program review and planning, developing and assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in department activities and college governance. Related duties include the following:

• Delivering instruction in accordance with the course objectives and learning outcomes set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques.
• Developing and managing course curriculum, syllabus materials and lesson plans.
• Developing and maintaining effective industry partnerships.
• Providing academic and career advisement.
• Assisting with researching, writing and/or obtaining grants.
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular meetings and events.
• Facilitating part time faculty evaluations, high school articulation, and textbook requirements (with an emphasis on zero-cost textbooks and open education resources).
• Assisting with community outreach.
• Maintaining knowledge of accreditation and national education standards.

This is a full-time, 10 months per year, tenure-track position. Teaching assignments will include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours.

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), TB risk assessment, and employment verification(s). Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120 , AP 7120a , AP 7125 , AP 7126 , AP 7127 , AP 7330 , BP 7330 , AP 7336 , AP 7337 , and BP 7335 .

• This position is expected to start in the Spring 2027 semester.
• Interviews will require a live teaching demonstration. The hiring committee will decide if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses for first-level interviews are not reimbursed by the College. Second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.

Supplemental Questions

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• If a colleague or student made a racially insensitive comment, how would you address it? What steps would you take to ensure it becomes a learning opportunity while maintaining a safe environment?

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