Instructor - Fire and EMS / Field Coordinator

Waukesha County Technical College; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ETF retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Generous time off

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College is seeking an experienced EMS instructor to lead curriculum development and coordinate clinical/field experiences. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, student assessment, and collaboration with clinical partners within the Fire & EMS Training department.

Responsibilities include ensuring program compliance, maintaining resources, and pursuing ongoing professional development while supporting a year-round, full-time teaching schedule with diverse hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and deadlines.
• Ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain course curriculum aligned to standards; ensure clinical/field requirements meet credentialing standards.
• Plan, deliver and facilitate student learning with ongoing quality feedback.
• Assess learning outcomes at course, program, and college levels for EMS rotations.
• Collect, report, and analyze data to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate clinical and field experiences for all EMS levels; evaluate site effectiveness.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Technology in instruction

Stakeholder collaboration

Independent work

Critical thinking

Team player

Diversity & inclusion sensitivity

Education

Associate's degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paramedic certification/licensing requirements

Tools

Video conferencing

Online program tracking platforms

AV/multimedia equipment

Job description

Through leadership by example, provide instruction, administer authentic assessments, and foster an active learning environment that is focused on student foundational competence, success, retention, and completion. Along with instructional duties (60%), this position has oversight of clinical and field experiences for all EMS levels (40%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

1. Develop and maintain course curriculum. Align curriculum to departmental, state, and/or other applicable standards and outcomes. Ensure clinical and field requirements meet national or state credentialing or accreditation requirements.
2. Plan, deliver and facilitate student learning, including providing ongoing quality feedback to students.
3. Assess student attainment of learning outcomes and critical life skills (both formative and summative), at the course, program, and college level, specifically for clinical and field rotations.
4. Collect, report, analyze, and use data to support continuous improvement at the course, program and college level.
5. Use technology to facilitate student learning, college processes, and personal productivity.
6. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including clinical and field partners
7. Participate as a productive member of a team.
8. Maintain college learning resources and equipment.
9. Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
10. Pursue ongoing professional development, maintain occupational competency, and ensure knowledge of current laws and regulations related to the profession(s) in which instruction is provided.
11. Coordination of clinical and field experience for all EMS levels in EMS programs by evaluating effectiveness of the clinical sites to ensure the program requirements, courses objectives and academic expectations are being met.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated working knowledge of programmatic discipline, curriculum development, effective teaching/learning principles, and evaluation
• Effective interpersonal communication skills - oral, written, active listening, and non-verbal cues
• Strong customer service skills which includes working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to manage time, organize work and meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively integrate technology into instructional delivery and assessment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal (staff, management, personnel) and external contacts (employers, clients, and vendors)
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work and/or the improvement of processes and/or systems
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities
• Intermediate level of proficiency with computer software applications such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with video-conferencing and technologies associated with adult-centric teaching and learning, as well as within specific programmatic disciplines, which may include web technologies, operating systems, online program tracking platforms, social media platforms, mobile technology tools, and/or AV/multimedia applications and equipment.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
2. Candidates who will obtain their Associate's or Bachelor's degree within 12 months of hire may be considered
3. Twenty-four (24) months (4,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience as a Paramedic, of which 2,000 hours shall be within the previous five (5) years. One year (2,000 hours) of related occupation experience may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years.
4. Attain and maintain a WTCS teaching certificate
5. Two (2) years of teaching experience; preferably in a clinical teaching experience in pre-hospital field
6. Ability to gain Wisconsin Paramedic license required; NREMT certification preferred
7. Ability to obtain Wisconsin EMS Instructor II License through Department of Health Services within six (6) months
8. American Heart Association ACLS and PALS Instructor preferred

Supplemental Information

This position is part of the Fire & EMS Training department in the School of Protective and Human Services and will report to the Associate Dean.

This position requires Wisconsin residence.

Hours

This is a full-time instructor position working 40 hours per week on a flexible, year-round calendar. Teaching assignments may vary and can include daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours.

Application Materials

All applicants both (internal and external) must attach the following to the completed online application for consideration, applications that do not have the required attachments will not be considered:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College transcripts (unofficial)

*Finalists will have to provide official transcripts/license upon hire.

Interviews

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with selected candidates invited to participate in a brief Zoom screening. Finalists will be invited via email to interview in person and do a teaching demonstration. Interview date TBD.

Benefits

WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much more
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Internal team members are encouraged to grow their careers at WCTC! To be eligible to apply for a new role, employees must be in their current position for at least six (6) months.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization through employment. Verification of employment eligibility will be required upon hire. WCTC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.