Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Paramedicine

The Goddard School of Deerfield; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Retirement plan contributions

Undergraduate tuition waivers for员工及家属

Job summary

Utah Tech University invites applications for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice or tenure-track Assistant Professor of Paramedicine, beginning Spring Semester 2027. The Paramedic Program focuses on pre-hospital emergency care and collaborates with regional EMS and healthcare partners.

The position requires teaching, curriculum development, and accreditation responsibilities, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an educational or healthcare field required for professional-track.
• Master’s degree in an educational or healthcare field required for tenure-track.

Responsibilities

• Provide Paramedic course instruction and clinical supervision.
• Assist in curriculum development for the paramedic program, including course design and materials.
• Ensure program meets regulatory and CoAEMSP accreditation requirements.
• Recruit and train program faculty and staff to deliver the curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback and remediation as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and institutions to keep current in EMS practices.
• Participate in accreditation site visits and implement required changes.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure confidentiality.
• Support outreach and relationship-building with employers and the community.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in educational or healthcare field

Master’s degree in educational or healthcare field

Job description

Position Announcement

The Department of Health Care Diagnostics and Therapeutics at UtahTech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for afull-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice ortenure-track Assistant Professor of Paramedicine faculty position,to begin Spring Semester 2027. The Paramedic Program is located at the University’s Taylor Health Sciences building and is designed toprepare students for career opportunities in pre-hospital emergencycare, such as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, lawenforcement, and volunteer service. Information about the programscan be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/emergency-medical-services/.

Responsibilities

• Provide Paramedic course instruction and clinicalsupervision.
• Assist in the development of curriculum for the paramedicprogram, including course design and materials.
• Ensure the program meets all regulatory and CoAEMSPaccreditation requirements.
• Assist in recruitment and training of program faculty and staffto ensure effective delivery of the program curriculum.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback and support, andfacilitate remediation as needed.
• Collaborate with other educational institutions, healthcareproviders, and industry partners to maintain current knowledge andbest practices in the field of emergency medical services.
• Collaborate with other UT programs, faculty, and staff toimplement interprofessional experiences among programs andstudents.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies,accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliancewith all regulations and standards, including those related toCoAEMSP accreditation.
• Prepare for and participate in CoAEMSP accreditation sitevisits and assessments, and implement changes as directed byprogram director.
• Ensure that program evaluations and assessments are completedon a regular basis, and implement changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure that they are keptconfidential.
• Participate in community outreach and marketing efforts topromote the program and increase enrollment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and otherstakeholders to ensure that the program meets the needs of thelocal job market.
• Initiate, facilitate and maintain liaison with community EMSprofessionals, educational programs, and advisory committees;assist in the development of contracts with community healthagencies.
• Assure compliance with OSHA standards for infectioncontrol.
• Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, andfollow-up efforts.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding officehours, attendance at department and division meetings, andadherence to college, division, and university policies andprocedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an educational or healthcare fieldrequired for professional-track, Instructor of the Practice.Master’s degree in an educational or healthcare field required fortenure-track, Assistant Professor.
• Must be a currently certified Utah Paramedic.
• Must be certified as a Utah EMS Course Coordinator or eligiblefor certification within six months of hire.
• Must have Utah EMS Instructor Endorsement, ACLS InstructorCertification, CPR Instructor Certification, and PALS InstructorCertification or eligible for certification within 90 days ofhire.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in paramedicine,including teaching experience.
• Experience in pre-hospital care, education and/or experience asa provider or supervisor of pre-hospital care required.
• Successful teaching experience in emergency medicine/emergencyresponse field.
• Ability to develop innovative curricula and appropriate coursecontent, relative to current trends and methodologies in EMSeducation.
• Knowledge of computer-based technology as used in clinical andeducational environments.
• Knowledge of state and national regulations governing paramediceducation, as well as CoAEMSP accreditation standards andrequirements.
• Proven skill in leadership and management, including budgeting,faculty/staff development, and faculty/staff evaluation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonalskills.
• Ability to represent the EMS programs and Utah Tech Universityto campus stakeholders, community members, accrediting bodies,etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and towork in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work evening and Saturday instruction in classes andclinicals as needed.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time(9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position.Faculty service with pay and benefits starting January 1, 2027.Annual salary of $60,000-$63,000 for Instructor of the Practice or$71,000-$75,000 for Assistant Professor with additionalcompensation available for optional summer/overload teaching.Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance,employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plancontributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees andeligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Utah Tech University is an open,comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptionalstudent learning and success that has adopted an instructionalapproach of "active learning. active life." and a culture ofinnovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staffcommitted to creating an active, applied and career-orientedlearning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, ourUniversity is located in picturesque southwestern Utah,approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area isrenowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days ofsunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoorrecreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about theUniversity .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution ofhigher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates,certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seekfaculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, andcareer-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, whobring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned withthe University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build apremier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorizednon-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employmenteligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonableaccommodations in its services, programs, activities, education,and employment for individuals with disabilities. To requestdisability accommodation in the application process, please contactHuman Resources at [e-mail] or435-652-7500.

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