Instructor- EMS/ Paramedic

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

9.5 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College is seeking an Instructor for the EMS/Paramedic program on the Leestown Campus in Kentucky. This full-time, 10-month contract role blends on-campus and online teaching as part of the Allied Health division.

The position requires significant EMS field experience and teaching credentials, with a focus on program quality and student outcomes. Benefits and a supportive work environment are included.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and minimum of five (5) years certified or licensed as a Paramedic.
• Provide documentation that two (2) years of the five (5) years’ experience required is experience providing care with an EMS organization that complies with the requirements.
• Be knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice.
• Provide proof of completion of a KBEMS approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and possess a valid KBEMS Level III Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program.
• Continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program.
• Participate in long range planning and ongoing development of the program.
• Effectiveness of the program, including instruction and faculty, with systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program.
• Cooperative involvement with the EMS team.
• Participate in the orientation/training and supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors.
• Effectiveness and quality of fulfillment of responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paramedic certification

EMS experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Title: Instructor- EMS/ Paramedic

Salary Range:$4098-$5123

Contract Term Length:10 Months

Standard Hours:37.5 per week

Work Location:

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Leestown Campus

Department: Academics, & Student Services

Total Rewards

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

This is a full-time, 10-month, term contract, non-tenure track, faculty appointment available in the EMS/ Paramedic Program in the Allied Health division. This position is currently located on the Leestown campus. The position requires flexibility of scheduling which will include both on campus and online classes

Job Duties:

• Participate in the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program
• Continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program
• Participate in long range planning and ongoing development of the program
• Effectiveness of the program, including instruction and faculty, with systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program
• Cooperative involvement with the EMS team.
• Participate in the orientation/training and supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors
• Effectiveness and quality of fulfillment of responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree and minimum of five (5) years certified or licensed as a Paramedic.
• Provide documentation that two (2) years of the five (5) years’ experience required is experience providing care with an EMS organization that complies with the requirements.
• Be knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice.
• Provide proof of completion of a KBEMS approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and possess a valid KBEMS Level III Instructor certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights -

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.