EMS Instructor - MCHS

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy College seeks a full-time instructor to support health sciences education by teaching, supervising, and evaluating student learning experiences in a day shift. The position collaborates with faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimal learning opportunities, while offering individual advisement and developing learning activities in a focused area.

This role emphasizes mission-driven, student-centered teaching and professional development within health

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred.
• Associate degree in emergency medicine or related field.
• Two years’ experience as a Paramedic.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or training others.
• Current and valid Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.
• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimum learning opportunities for students.
• Develops, implements and revises learning activities in a limited area.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Leadership & training

Paramedic certification

Education

Associate degree in emergency medicine

4-year degree preferred

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to assist Mercy College in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills, necessary for success in the student's chosen career in health sciences.

The purpose of this position is to assist Mercy College in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills, necessary for success in the student's chosen career in health sciences.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Essential Functions

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.


• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.


• Collaborates with other faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimum learning opportunities for students.


• Develops, implements and revises learning activities in a limited area.


• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• 4-year degree preferred.


• Associate degree in emergency medicine or related field.


• Two years’ experience as a Paramedic.


• Demonstrated experience leading and/or training others.


• Current and valid Paramedic certification.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.