Instructor/Assistant Professor - Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Program

Suffolk County Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community college is seeking a dedicated Instructor/Assistant Professor for their Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Program. This full-time position, starting in Fall 2025, offers an opportunity to shape the future of aspiring paramedics through high-quality instruction and curriculum development. The college is committed to equity and student success, making it essential for candidates to demonstrate a commitment to these values. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on students and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paramedicine or related field required.
• Current NYS Paramedic certification with 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Emergency Medical Technician courses.
• Engage in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Equity and Inclusion Principles

Academic Advising

Professional Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paramedicine or related field

Master’s degree in Paramedicine or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (Brightspace)

Job description

TITLE: Instructor/Assistant Professor - Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Program

CAMPUS: Ammerman Campus in Selden

START DATE: Fall 2025

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-Time

RANK: Faculty

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Suffolk is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 22,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the College offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both the New York Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more service veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.

SUNY Suffolk is searching for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor of Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic Program, starting in the Fall of 2025 at the Ammerman Campus in Selden. This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.

SUNY Suffolk is a comprehensive community college committed to open access, equity, and student success, and candidates for faculty positions should be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to these values. Faculty are scheduled to teach based on the needs of students and their department, and may have the option to teach in different course preps in more than one modality.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering high-quality student-centered instruction appropriate to an open-access community college.
• Participating in curricular development, assessment, and revision at the course, discipline, and program levels, including assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Engaging in assessment of college-wide learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results of these assessments in courses.
• Ensuring that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated in curriculum and instructional practice.
• Ensuring that student knowledge, skills and abilities are aligned with current academic and workforce best practices.
• Incorporating engaging and appropriate academic technology into all modes of instructional delivery.
• Maintaining a commitment to ongoing and research-based professional development in pedagogy and subject matter.
• Teaching assigned courses in accordance with descriptions in the college catalog and the approved course outline.
• Providing academic advising and actively participating in collegewide recruitment, student engagement and retention strategies (e.g early alerts).
• Scheduling required time to meet with students outside of class.
• Active participation in departmental, campus and college committees/meetings.
• Participating actively in the life of their department, home campus, and the college.
• Fulfilling all contractual requirements related to faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• A Bachelor’s degree in paramedicine, emergency medicine, or a related education field, matriculated and enrolled in a graduate program and current NYS Paramedic certification with a minimum of 5 years of experience in that capacity.
• Current instructor certification in advanced courses related to the discipline (NYS Paramedic CIC, ACLS, BCLS, PALS, /PEPP or PHTLS).
• Two (2) years’ experience teaching in a college setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity and student success.
• Familiarity with a learning management system and/or willingness to use the College’s LMS (i.e. Brightspace).

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher in paramedicine, emergency medicine, or a related education field and current instructor certification in advanced courses related to the discipline (NYS Paramedic CIC, ACLS, BCLS, PALS, /PEPP or PHTLS).
• Proficient in online learning management systems such as Brightspace.
• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended learning.

HIRING SALARY:

This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers
Christina Vargas
Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
[e-mail]
[phone]

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave
Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
[e-mail]
[phone]

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling [phone] or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
TDD: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights
Long Island (Suffolk)
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Telephone: [phone]
TDD: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
New York District Office
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
TTY: [phone]
ASL Video Phone: [phone]
Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.

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