Course Instructor (Per Diem) (BLS)

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a per diem Course Instructor (BLS) to teach BLS Provider and First Responder courses at the Community Training Center. The role involves facilitating classroom learning, delivering training to AHA standards, and collaborating with course coordinators to ensure quality delivery.

The ideal candidate brings a BLS Instructor certification and at least 3 years of teaching experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to engage diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS Instructor certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching BLS courses.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and instruct diverse learner populations.
• Availability to teach evening and weekend courses as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Teach BLS Provider and First Responder courses on a per diem basis.
• Facilitate classroom learning and promote participant engagement.
• Deliver training in accordance with American Heart Association standards.
• Collaborate with BLS and ACLS/PALS coordinators to ensure effective delivery.
• Maintain high instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
• Support course preparation, classroom activities, and training logistics as needed.
• Ensure all BLS and First Responder courses are conducted accurately and in compliance with program requirements.

Skills

BLS instructor certification

Teaching BLS courses

Strong communication

Engage diverse learners

Education

New Jersey EMT/EMD/MICP certification preferred

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Course Instructor (Per Diem) (BLS) position is to, on a per diem as needed basis, teach BLS provider and First Responder courses offered by the University Hospital Community Training Center, and to facilitate learning in the classroom. Worksin conjunction with the BLS and ACLS/PALS coordinators and staff to ensure quality BLS and First Responder courses.

The primary purpose of the Course Instructor (Per Diem) (BLS) position is to, on a per diem as needed basis, teach BLS provider and First Responder courses offered by the University Hospital Community Training Center, and to facilitate learning in the classroom. Worksin conjunction with the BLS and ACLS/PALS coordinators and staff to ensure quality BLS and First Responder courses.

What You’ll Do

• Teach Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider and First Responder courses on an as-needed (per diem) basis.
• Facilitate classroom learning and promote participant engagement.
• Deliver training in accordance with Community Training Center and American Heart Association standards.
• Collaborate with BLS and ACLS/PALS Coordinators to ensure effective course delivery.
• Maintain a high standard of instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
• Support course preparation, classroom activities, and training logistics as needed.
• Ensure all BLS and First Responder courses are conducted accurately, consistently, and in compliance with program requirements

What You’ll Bring

• BLS Instructor certification required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching BLS courses required.
• New Jersey EMT, EMD, or MICP certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.
• Ability to effectively engage and instruct diverse learner populations.
• Availability to teach evening and weekend courses as scheduled.
• Commitment to teaching a minimum of one course per pay period (at least one course every two weeks).

Compensation

The expected hourly rate is $38.48 , in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb .