Assistant Professor of EMT/EMTP (2 positions)

Southwestern Community College District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College District seeks a full-time, tenure-track EMT/Paramedic principal instructor to lead accredited EMT and paramedic programs. You will teach courses, mentor students, and collaborate with the Program Director to ensure alignment with accreditation and community needs.

The ideal candidate has recent field paramedic experience or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse work in California, teaching in accredited EMS programs, and instructor certifications (CPR, PALS, ACLS, PHTLS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in an allied health field, AND CA certification/licensure as Physician, RN, PA, or Paramedic, AND forty hours of teaching methodology, AND two years of academic or clinical EMS/prehospital care experience in the last five years.
• Or any Associates Degree and six years of allied health field experience AND CA certification/licensure as Physician, RN, PA, or Paramedic AND forty hours of teaching methodology AND two years of EMS/prehospital care experience in the last five years.
• Additional assessment may be required for foreign degrees; coursework evaluated by a NACES member association must be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Teach EMT courses and related classes under the Program Director of EMT/Paramedic.
• Teach in EMT and/or paramedic programs based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrate prehospital care provider experience and mentoring ability.
• Form community partnerships to support program accreditation and outcomes.
• Understand EMS and fire service dynamics to align with program goals.

Skills

Diversity commitment

Culturally responsive teaching

Address equity gaps

HSI experience

Field paramedic experience

EMT/Paramedic teaching

CPR/PALS/ACLS/PHTLS certified

Education

Bachelor’s degree in allied health

CA license/cert: Paramedic/RN/PA/Physician

40 hours teaching methodology

2 years EMS/prehospital care experience (last 5 years)

Associates degree + 6 years allied health + CA license

Job description

LOCATION: 8100 Gigantic Street, San Diego, Ca 92154

This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, and online or hybrid assignments.

Southwestern Community College District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, equity-focused faculty member committed to serving its’ culturally diverse student population.

Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who will foster an inclusive learning environment through equity-minded counseling, teaching, leadership, and service to students working toward goals of university transfer, associate degree and certificate completion, employment advancement, and personal growth.

THE COLLEGE

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is not just a college district; it is a vibrant hub of higher education serving the diverse communities of Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, National City, and Coronado. Our strategic location in south San Diego County places us in a unique position to provide exceptional services to a binational community along the United States-Mexico International Border.

As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution and eligible Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (ANNAPISI), SWCCD places immense value on equity, inclusion, diversity, and culturally responsive classroom instruction and support services. We understand that each employee and student bring a unique set of experiences and perspectives to our campus, and we are committed to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates this diversity.

The College is dedicated to providing quality academic programs, comprehensive student support services that ensure equitable access, and clear pathways to student success. These efforts include professional development opportunities, employee-led affinity groups, proud commitment to DACA students, and supportive employee onboarding practices.

OUR STUDENTS

SWCCD currently enrolls approximately 32,000 students annually. SWCCD is a very diverse college with an ethnicity/race make up of 58% Hispanic students, 19% Caucasian students, 6% Filipino students, 5% African American students, 2% Asian students and 3% multi-ethnicity. Approximately 56% of the college’s students are under the age of 24 with 28% ages 25 to 39. Approximately 53% of students receive some form of financial aid, 39% are full-time students and 61% part-time students. The college has approximately 1,500 employees.

OUR VALUES

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, academic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. Successful candidates will be expected to exhibit responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, cultural, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, religious, and ethnic and racial backgrounds of community college students and employees, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

1. Critically self-assess their individual impact, through teaching practices and student engagement, on closing equity gaps and holds themselves accountable to upholding and delivering equitable practices.
2. Reframe deficit language and take individual and collective responsibility to look at their own practices as a vehicle to eliminate inequities.
3. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differences.
4. Strategically encourage and build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity efforts.

Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Program Director of the EMT/Paramedic, teach the courses of Emergency Medical Technician programs and other related classes, as necessary.

The instructor may be assigned to teach in either the EMT and/or paramedic program based on departmental needs.

The desired candidate is a proven prehospital care provider and has experience in teaching, mentoring, and leading those around them.

In addition, we are seeking a candidate who is familiar with the rigors and expectations which come with accreditation status, as well as one who has the ability to form partnerships in the community.

Our EMT, paramedic and fire science training programs are working towards ensuring continuity within the programs and we would like a candidate who has a fire service background or understands the common dynamics between the EMS and fire services.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARAMEDIC/EMT PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR:

Any Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in an allied health field, AND certified or Licensed in the State of California as a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Paramedic ANDforty (40) hours of documented instruction in teaching methodology ANDtwo years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years

OR

Any Associates Degree and six (6) six years of experience in an allied health field AND certified or Licensed in the State of California as a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Paramedic ANDforty (40) hours of documented instruction in teaching methodology ANDtwo years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years.

Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following desired qualifications:

1. Commitment and success working in a diverse and multicultural community.
2. Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching inthe discipline.
3. Experience and ability to address equity gaps withinthe discipline in the classroom.
4. Knowledge of what is means to work in a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in regards to institutional, department and instructional practices.
5. Recent work experience as a field paramedic or recent experience as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse within the State of California.
6. Teaching experience in an accredited EMT/Paramedic training program.
7. Instructor certifications in CPR, PALS, ACLS, and PHTLS.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area for Southwestern College is desirable.

A short teaching demonstration may be required of those invited for an interview.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Subject matter preparation:
   1. Experience in teaching general EMS education courses.
   2. Demonstrates professional knowledge of EMS and changes in the field.

1. Evidence of ability and effectiveness as a faculty member:
   1. Understanding of, the role and purpose of the community college.
   2. Ability to evaluate one’s andragogy and its effectiveness in facilitating student learning.
   3. Ability to use teaching methods that engage racially, ethnically, academically, and culturally diverse students; promote critical thinking and emphasize cooperation and collaboration.
   4. Sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
   5. Commitment to collegiality and collaboration by working as a team with faculty and staff enhancing instruction, curriculum, and student success; as well as in the planning of class schedules and teaching rotations.
   6. Knowledge and practice of culturally responsive pedagogy and andragogy that supports student-centered, self-reflective, and student-capable approaches which includes a wide range of institutional delivery systems.
   7. Ability to teach online courses.
   8. Commitment to professional responsibilities and associations outside of the classroom through contributions to the department, division and college activities.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Academic Contract 10-Month

Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule based upon years of experience and education. Initial salary placement can range from $70,277.00-$105,742.00 per year.

Additionally, full-time Paramedic faculty earn an additional $1,000 per month (up to $10,000 per year) when assigned to clinical courses. It is expected (but not guaranteed) that this position will be eligible for this additional payment. (This is also for paramedic faculty per the contract)

Faculty members are encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule. For the current salary schedule and information on salary placement visit our website at www.swccd.edu.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE (Subject to change):

Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

• September 21-October 18, 2026 Position advertised; District receives applications
• October 26-November 6, 2026 Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.
• November 9-13, 2026 Reviewing of applications.
• November 16-20, 2026 Search Committee interviews candidates.
• November 30-December 4, 2026 Top finalist second level interview.
• December, 2026 Successful applicant name submitted to Governing Board for approval.