Instructor, Paramedic ( $16,000 in Bonuses- see job summary for details)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Woodfin (NC); On-site; USD 58,296 - 64,764; Full time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in North Carolina is seeking an Instructor, Paramedic to provide instruction in Emergency Medical Science and to advise students pursuing the Associate of Emergency Medical Science.

Responsibilities include maintaining mastery of subject matter, developing and teaching courses, using varied delivery methods, participating in program reviews and accreditation efforts, and supporting campus safety and student success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Science.
• One year of full‑time or equivalent field experience in advanced EMS instruction.
• One year of full‑time or equivalent experience as a Paramedic at an EMS agency.
• NCOEMS Paramedic, NCOEMS Level I Paramedic Instructor (or obtain in first 8 months).
• BCLS‑I, ACLS‑I, PALS‑I (or obtain in first 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Maintain mastery of subject matter.
• Develop and/or teach courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
• Teach in various formats, locations, and via various delivery methods.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
• Communicate clearly with students, other faculty, and staff.
• Contribute to a safe and secure campus environment.
• Enforce Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
• Assist with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
• Attend meetings and events and actively participate on committees and task forces.
• Attend the annual commencement ceremony.
• Uphold the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Support diversity in all aspects.
• Establish or uphold learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
• Evaluate student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Develop, prepare, and/or deliver all levels of curriculum courses.
• Complete required professional development annually.
• Maintain professional certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Science

Job description

Instructor, Paramedic

Hiring Bonus (one-time): $12,000 – payable as $1,000 per month contract month during the first year of employment.

Retention Bonus (reoccurring): $4,000 – payable as $2,000 each May and $2,000 each December.

This position provides instruction in Emergency Medical Science and advising for students pursuing the Associate of Emergency Medical Science.

Duties

• Maintain mastery of subject matter.
• Develop and/or teach courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
• Teach in various formats, locations, and via various delivery methods.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
• Communicate clearly with students, other faculty, and staff.
• Contribute to a safe and secure campus environment.
• Enforce Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
• Assist with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
• Attend meetings and events and actively participate on committees and task forces.
• Attend the annual commencement ceremony.
• Uphold the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
• Support diversity in all aspects.
• Establish or uphold learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
• Evaluate student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Develop, prepare, and/or deliver all levels of curriculum courses.
• Complete required professional development annually.
• Maintain professional certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Science;
• One year of full‑time or equivalent field experience in advanced EMS instruction;
• One year of full‑time or equivalent experience as a Paramedic at an EMS agency;
• NCOEMS Paramedic, NCOEMS Level I Paramedic Instructor (or obtain in the first 8 months of employment);
• BCLS‑I, ACLS‑I, PALS‑I (or obtain in the first 6 months of employment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EMS or Nursing;
• Experience teaching at a North Carolina community college;
• Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary: $58,296 – $64,764 (non‑negotiable).

Your total compensation includes an employer contribution of 24.67 % to a defined pension plan, contributions toward medical, dental, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and additional benefits that represent nearly 30 % of total compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. The College further prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law.