EMS Education Specialist: Curriculum & Simulation

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks an Instructional Service Specialist to support EMS learning resources. The role delivers instruction, designs course materials, and coordinates staff for EMS courses including BLS, ACLS, and PALS across UI health care campuses and offsite locations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, evaluation of student skills, and maintaining instructional facilities and courseware systems. A bachelor’s degree and EMS experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years of prehospital EMS or related public safety experience.
• Experience in curriculum design or course construction preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, train, consult, and support EMS courses and programs.
• Schedule instructors and coordinate adjunct and contract staff.
• Evaluate student skills via labs, simulations, and examinations.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials aligned with accrediting standards.
• Oversee facilities, equipment, and courseware systems (e.g., ICON, Canvas).
• Coordinate with hospitals and affiliates to support EMS education programs.
• Monitor enrollments and generate reports for accreditation and review.

Skills

EMS instruction

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Iowa in Iowa City seeks an Instructional Service Specialist to support EMS learning resources. The role delivers instruction, designs course materials, and coordinates staff for EMS courses including BLS, ACLS, and PALS across UI health care campuses and offsite locations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, evaluation of student skills, and maintaining instructional facilities and courseware systems. A bachelor’s degree and EMS experience are required.