Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor EMS

Job Summary: The EMS Instructor provides classroom and laboratory instruction to students enrolled in Emergency Medical Services courses and programs at HACC. The instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality education that meets state and national EMS education standards evaluating student performance and ensuring compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS and institutional policies. Instructional assignments will be commensurate with the instructors certification level (EMR EMT Advanced EMT Paramedic PHRN Critical Care and other material delivered).

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification in Pennsylvania as an EMS provider (EMR EMT AEMT or Paramedic).
EMS Instructor certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS (or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of hire).
At least 1 year of documented field experience as an EMS provider at or above the level of instruction.
Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and if applicable Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or other advanced credentials consistent with level of instruction.
Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to student success and ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Licensing Requirements:

- Valid Drivers License
- Please note that all teaching instructors are required to comply with PA Act 15. You are expected to provide current copies of the following: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check and Mandated Reporter Training certificate prior to your first day of employment. These must have been obtained within the last 60 months and for the purpose of employment (not volunteer). You may submit current copies of your clearances to the Office of Human Resources at the time an offer of employment is made.

Hiring Range:Varies

Preferred Qualifications:

- Associate or higher degree in EMS Nursing Education or related healthcare field.
- Prior teaching experience in EMS education or allied health.
- Experience with simulation-based instruction and educational technology.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania EMS Education Standards and accreditation requirements

Job Specific Task List:

• Provide instruction in EMS courses at or below the instructors certification level. - (Essential)
• Develop and deliver lectures skills demonstrations and scenario-based training consistent with state and national curricula. - (Essential)
• Supervise and evaluate student performance in classroom lab clinical and field settings - (Essential)
• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Education Standards and community college academic policies. - (Essential)
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance grades and skill competency checklists. - (Essential)
• Assist with course setup equipment maintenance and inventory of EMS training supplies. - (Essential)
• Participate in staff meetings professional development and continuing education as required. - (Essential)
• Serve as a role model for professionalism ethical practice and patient-centered care in EMS. - (Essential)
• Performs other related duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Non credit Instructor

If part time hours per week:

Equipment Requirements for part time casual adjunct and instructor positions:

It is HACCs expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment.

Your own computer (Windows Linux or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox Edge Safari Chrome) to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL 4G/LTE FIOS Satellite or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events such as USB Headset speaker and microphone captioning services adaptive technology assistive devices etc.

If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.

About Us:

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect collegiality and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded believing that each of us is capable of learning developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.