EMS Program Faculty – Paramedic

Prehospital Care Research Forum at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care, David Geffen School of Medicine, invites applications for a Paramedic Program Faculty position. The role centers on delivering engaging lectures and hands-on labs across paramedic education programs, with simulation-based learning and academic coaching.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, assessments, and collaboration with directors and students. Full-time on-site work 3-4 days weekly, some evenings/weekends, aligned with core values and

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Paramedic or higher in CA, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain Paramedic Accreditation in Los Angeles County.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Masters preferred.
• Minimum of five years EMS work experience.
• Minimum three years teaching experience in EMS or healthcare.
• Experience coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education courses.
• Knowledge of education theory and simulation to meet learning objectives.
• Experience with distance education and supporting tech (Adobe Connect, LMS).
• Knowledge of EMT/Paramedic program policies and requirements.
• Ability to teach required skills and demonstrate procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver interactive lectures across paramedic programs.
• Instruct hands-on skills labs and simulation-based learning.
• Provide academic coaching, remediation, and performance assessments.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment alignment.
• Engage in outreach events representing the paramedic program.
• Collaborate with department directors, staff, and students.

Skills

Paramedic licensure

California licensure

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Simulation-based instruction

Academic coaching

LMS familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Adobe Connect

LMS

Simulation software

Job description

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job #31610

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with possible nights and weekends

Employment Type: 2 – Staff- Career

Duration: Indefinite

Salary Range: $6020-12337.5 Monthly

Posted Date: June 17, 2026

Bargaining Unit: SV – SSAP

Salary Range: $5,908.33 – $12,100 monthly

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Description

The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Paramedic Program Faculty member to join our Paramedic Education team. EMS Program Faculty work under the direction of the Paramedic Program Director and collaborate closely with the Medical Director, fellow educators, and the management team within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. This role includes delivering engaging instruction across various paramedic education programs, including primary, hybrid, refresher, and continuing education courses.

As a member of our EMS Program Faculty, you will provide direct student support through academic coaching, remediation, and performance assessments. Responsibilities include developing and delivering interactive lectures, instructing hands‑on skills labs, incorporating simulation‑based learning, and serving as an academic advisor. You will also participate in curriculum development, including lesson plan alignment with current EMS guidelines and assessments, and contribute to educational research initiatives. Professional collaboration with department directors, administrative staff, and students is essential, as is engagement in outreach events representing the paramedic program.

This is a full‑time position requiring an on‑site presence 3-4 days per week, including some evenings and occasional weekends. The ideal candidate is a passionate student advocate who thrives in a collaborative environment, promotes inclusion and engagement, and lives by our core values: Do Things Right, Make Things Better, and Be Kind.

UCLA Health salary range for this title code is $5,908.33 – $12,100 monthly

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Paramedic, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse or higher in State of California (or ability to obtain licensure).
• Ability to obtain Paramedic Accreditation in the County of Los Angeles.
• Baccalaureate degree and/or equivalent years of experience and training in health related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years EMS work experience on an ambulance, fire department or in a hospital emergency department.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in emergency medical services or equivalent health care setting.
• Previous experience coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education courses.
• Detailed knowledge and formal training in education theory and the use of simulation to meet learning objectives.
• Demonstrated experience with distant education programs and supportive technology (ie. Adobe Connect, LMS, etc.) as an instructor and/or student (preferred).
• Detailed knowledge and skill in prehospital care procedures and techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of EMT and Paramedic and related program course policies, objectives, and requirements (preferred).
• Detailed knowledge of Primary, Recertification, and Preparatory training programs.
• Detailed knowledge of all pertinent provider level skills and the ability to provide instruction of same including being able to perform and effectively teach required skills.
• Excellent communication and instructional presentation skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts.
• Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direction.
• Proven experience demonstrating organizational, multi-tasking, and “follow through” skills.
• Interpersonal skills to excel in relations with supervisors, staff, students, and the public.
• Skill in working and collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to work day, evenings and/or weekends as programs are scheduled and required to meet student learning needs.
• Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times in excess of 125 pounds. Hand-Eye and motor coordination is necessary. The work can involve light lifting (from 10 to 20 pounds maximum) to very heavy lifting (50 pounds occasionally, no maximum) and can involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing (including the ability to perceive differences in colors, shades, or harmonious combinations or to match colors is required).

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