Paramedic Assistant Professor / Program Director

Contra Costa Community College District

San Pablo, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District in San Pablo, CA, invites applications for a tenure-track Paramedic Assistant Professor / Program Director. The role combines program leadership (60%) with teaching (40%), with duties spanning curriculum, assessment, and governance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical agencies, maintaining program quality, and directing budgetary planning, with some evening or weekend teaching expected.

Qualifications

Tenure-track faculty position in Paramedic Studies and Program Director.
Full-time assignment with 60% program director duties and 40% teaching responsibilities.
Evening and/or weekend teaching may be required.

Responsibilities

Administer, organize and supervise the Paramedic educational program.
Lead continuous quality review and development of the program.
Plan long-range development and budgeting for the Paramedic program.
Teach Emergency Medical Responder and Paramedic courses; develop and analyze tests.
Coordinate with medical director, instructors, and clinical agencies; ensure program compliance.

Job description

Paramedic Assistant Professor / Program Director

Join Our Mission To Transform Lives

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Emergency Medical Technologies Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty (full time) for Paramedic Studies and Program Director. This assignment begins in January 2027.

Position Title

Position Title Paramedic Assistant Professor / Program Director

Special Instructions to Applicants

Description of Position

This is a full-time, tenure track certificated position in the Emergency Medical Education Department at Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA. The job requires administering the Paramedic program as well as teaching a partial load, part of which may be assigned in the evening and/or weekends The load distribution will be 60/40 (60% program director duties and 40% teaching duties). Additionally, this individual will be required to maintain regular office hours and participate in college and department governance activities. The position is assigned to the Emergency Medical Education Department ( EMED ). The teaching assignment for the position will typically include courses such as Emergency Medical Responder and Paramedic Training.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration, organization and supervision of the educational program.
Responsible for the continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program.
Responsible for long-range planning and ongoing development of the program.
Responsible for the effectiveness of the program and for having systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program.
Teach theory content in day and evening times, develop test questions, and maintain item analysis of examinations.
Cooperatively and constructively work with the medical director, instructors and personnel in clinical agencies, the California EMSA and the NREMT
Maintain adequate controls to assure the quality of the delegated responsibilities.
Assume responsibility for planning, directing implementing, evaluating and changing, when necessary, the Paramedic courses.
Collaborate with Medical Director in preparing and administering a program budget.
Prepare reports and self- studies as required by the college, the California EMS Authority, NREMT , and CoAEMSP/ CAAHEP
Guide and evaluate student progress clinically and academically.
Coordinate and facilitate advanced level NREMT testing.
Act in a leadership capacity to instructors and coordinators
Responsible for meeting deadlines and submitting data for enrollment, census, midterm and final grading.
Function as a participating member of the College; e.g. committee membership, faculty meeting contribution, Advisory Committee responsibilities etc.
Commit to continued professional and faculty development.
Possess flexibility in adjusting to working in varied clinical areas at varied times
Coordinate the activities of students challenging required courses or requesting evaluated credit
Perform other duties as assigned by department chair.
Develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the community and affiliated clinical agencies.
Evaluate instructor performance in the classroom/lab/clinical settings. Supervise clinical coordinator.
Maintain a safe and effective learning environment and protect the privacy of students and the confidentiality of training records as required.

The student population of Contra Costa College ( CCC ) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Inquiries

Amber Tu

Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instruction

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from £68,136 to £112,848 per year (Up to £132k).

Position Status

EEO Job Category

EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group

Employee Group Full-Time Faculty

Department

Department C8055-Administration of Justice

Discipline Emergency Medical Technologies

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
participating in department, division, and college committees;
participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
participating in College’s shared governance processes.

(Cited from California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 9 Prehospital Emergency Medical Services- Section 100150- Teaching Staff requirements).

(b) Each training program shall have an approved course director who shall be licensed in California as a physician, a registered nurse who has a baccalaureate degree or a paramedic who has a baccalaureate degree, or shall be an individual who holds a baccalaureate degree in a related health field or in education. The course director shall be qualified by education and experience in methods, materials, and evaluation instruction, and shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience in an administrative or management level position and have a minimum of three (3) years academic or clinical experience in prehospital care education within the last five (5) years.

Duties of the course director shall include, but not be limited to:

Administration, organization and supervision of the educational program.
In coordination with the program medical director, approve the principal instructor, teaching assistants, field and hospital clinical preceptors, clinical and internship assignments, and coordinate the development of curriculum, including instructional objectives, and approve all methods of evaluation.
Ensure training program compliance with this chapter and other related laws.
Sign all course completion records.
Ensure that the preceptor(s) are trained according to the curriculum in subsection (h)(4).

Each training program shall have principal instructor(s) who is responsible for areas including, but not limited to, curriculum development, course coordination, and instruction and shall meet the following criteria:

(1) Be a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, or paramedic, currently certified or licensed in the State of California.

(2) Be knowledgeable in the course content of the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT )National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards DOT HS 811 077A, January2009, herein incorporated by reference; and

(3) Have six (6) years experience in an allied health field and an associate degree or two (2) years experience in an allied health field and a baccalaureate degree.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION

Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Must be currently licensed as a Paramedic, registered Nurse, Physician or Physician Assistant in California

Desirable Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

Minimum of 3 years teaching or coordinating EMS courses.
Knowledge concerning national curricula, national accreditation, national registration, and the requirements for state and national certification and/or licensure in California and NREMT .
Knowledge of all levels of EMS instruction with emphasis on Paramedic training.
Knowledge of educational principles and instructional design for adult learners.
Knowledge of methods of instruction.

Job Open Date: 09/21/2026

Job Close Date: 10/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins: January 2027

# of Months 10

Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS )
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
Dental and vision
Flexible spending (125) plan
Life and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date.

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is set. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to slever@4cd.edu.

Medical Verification

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

* Describe the ways in which you meet the educational and work experience requirements for this position?
(Open Ended Question)
* Explain how you meet the requirement to be a California licensed: Paramedic, Nurse, Physician’s Assistant or Physician.
(Open Ended Question)
* Explain how you have two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or pre-hospital care in the last five (5) years AND describe your 3 years of teaching or coordinating EMS courses
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe how you gained one (1) year experience in an administrative or management level position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your knowledge of and experience with curriculum development, program design, and achieving the CoAEMSP accreditation.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience teaching Emergency Medical Courses including courses in Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe how you have increased opportunities for student success, particularly for students of color and other historically underrepresented groups on the National Registry Exams.
(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Cover Letter
Resume/CV

Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
Other Certification
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Unofficial Transcript 4
Current California nursing license

Contra Costa Community College District

District Office

500 Court Street

Martinez, CA 94553

Candidate Employment Notice: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.

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