Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor

NC Community Colleges; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, NC seeks an Emergency Medical Services Instructor to deliver didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for EMS credentials under the EMS Program Director. This full-time role leads initial certification courses, mentors adjunct instructors, and ensures compliance with OEMS education standards across multiple sites.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in EMS, NC Paramedic credential, and OEMS Level I Instructor credential, with at least

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in EMS or related field from an accredited institution.
• Current NC Paramedic credential in good standing.
• NC OEMS Level I EMS Instructor credential at Paramedic level.
• Minimum of three (3) years EMS provider experience with a 911 EMS transport service.
• Minimum of two (2) semesters as lead instructor of an EMS initial certification course.
• AHA CPR / BLS Instructor certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel among campuses, partner agencies, and clinical/field sites.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to learn the college LMS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, clinical and field instruction at EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic levels according to OEMS standards.
• Serve as lead instructor for EMS initial certification courses; coordinate curriculum planning and assessment.
• Mentor adjunct instructors and support program quality and outcomes.

Skills

Three years EMS provider experience

Two semesters lead EMS initial cert

AHA CPR / BLS Instructor

Oral and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Willingness to travel among campuses

Education

Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services

North Carolina Paramedic credential

North Carolina OEMS Level I EMS Instructor credential (Paramedic level)

Bachelor’s degree in EMS or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Job Reports To

EMS Program Director

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 11/12/2026

Closes: 01/31/2027

Target Start Date

02/01/2027

Expected Work Hours

40 hours per week

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Current North Carolina Paramedic credential in good standing.

• North Carolina OEMS Level I EMS Instructor credential at the Paramedic level.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an EMS provider with a 911 EMS transport service.

• Minimum of two (2) semesters of experience as the lead instructor of an EMS initial certification course.

• AHA CPR / BLS Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel among campuses, partner agencies, and clinical/field sites.

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to learn the college’s learning management system ( LMS ).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from an accredited institution.

• NAEMSE Level I or higher Instructor certification.

• Critical Care Paramedic certification (e.g., CCP -C or FP-C).

• Specialty instructor certifications, such as AHA ACLS Instructor and NAEMT PHTLS , AMLS , EPC , or EVOS Instructor.

• Prior teaching experience at the community college or four-year college level, including online or hybrid instruction.

• Current, active field experience in the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care.

Position Description

Job Description

The Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) Instructor is a full-time, 12-month position located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the EMS Program Director, the EMS Instructor delivers classroom (didactic), laboratory (psychomotor), and clinical and field instruction in initial credentialing, refresher, recertification, and continuing education courses at the EMR , EMT , AEMT , and Paramedic levels, in accordance with North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services ( OEMS ) education standards (10A NCAC 13P) and the National EMS Education Standards.

Serving as a lead instructor for EMS initial certification courses, the EMS Instructor is responsible for curriculum planning and delivery, evaluating student competency across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, mentoring and coordinating adjunct instructors, and supporting the program’s mission to prepare students for state and national credentialing and entry into the EMS workforce.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.

Job Duties

Curriculum and Teaching

• Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development.
• Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment.
• Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses.
• Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses.
• Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties)

Other Expectations

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Actively participate in school and college committees and activities and school or college-related community activities and events. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Exhibit personal and professional integrity which communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and ability to self-start
• Willingness to learn the continuing and community education concepts, processes and practices of the NC Community College System
• Identify problems, creating innovative solutions and managing projects
• Deal effectively, cooperatively and tactfully with students, business/industry, government and community representatives/citizens, faculty, staff, administrators
• Maintain accurate and appropriate student, instructor, and course, and program documentation
• Interact with clinical sites to ensure that policies and procedures specific to the sites are being followed
• Advise Director as to required supplies as needed for the programs
• Communicate regularly with the Program Director, other lead instructors, and the educational medical advisor regarding student progress, scheduling, and program needs.
• Participate in program advisory committee meetings, instructor workshops, course-coordination meetings, college committees, and professional development activities
• Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration activities.
• Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting.
• Comply with all college policies, OEMS rules (10A NCAC 13P), accreditation standards, FERPA , and applicable clinical-affiliate requirements.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EMS Program Director, Dean of Public Safety and the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development.