EMS Instructor - MCHS

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy College in Des Moines, IA seeks a dedicated health sciences educator to facilitate student learning, supervise clinical experiences, and evaluate progress, helping students build the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for successful careers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty and preceptors to design engaging activities, provide advisement, and support continuous improvement in learning opportunities for diverse learners.

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership / training

Paramedic experience

Paramedic certification

Education

4-year degree preferred

Associate degree in emergency medicine

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.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

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.

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.