Instructor - Emergency Medical Service (Limited-Term Employment)
Description
Job Category
Limited Term Faculty (Fixed Term)
FVTC Worksite
Public Safety Training Center (PSTC)
Hours Per Week
40
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Job Description Summary
Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of curriculum that meets the needs of students and employers utilizing instructional strategies that promote student success. The Instructor – Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic provides classroom, laboratory, clinical, field, and practical instruction consistent with applicable Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), accreditation, and Fox Valley Technical College requirements. The instructor facilitates student learning through classroom instruction, hands-on skills development, simulation, assessment, clinical and field education, and other instructional activities designed to prepare students for successful careers in Emergency Medical Services.
This is a limited-term position, with an expected duration of May 24, 2027.
Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing and utilizing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies and multiple delivery methodologies, including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and online instruction, as appropriate.
- EMS Instruction & Skills Development – Provide classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, field, and practical instruction consistent with applicable EMS curriculum, competencies, standards, and scope of practice. Demonstrate and evaluate EMS skills and provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, judgment, technical skills, and professional behaviors necessary for successful EMS practice.
- Assessment – Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to support student success. Utilize written examinations, practical skills evaluations, simulation, competency assessments, and other appropriate methods to evaluate student performance. Use assessment results and applicable data to identify opportunities for instructional and program improvement.
- Curriculum Development – Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer and industry expectations, and aligned with applicable College, DHS, WTCS, NREMT, and accreditation requirements.
- Classroom & Training Environment Management – Fulfill assigned teaching schedules; maintain accurate attendance, grades, skills documentation, and other required student records; and maintain classroom, laboratory, and training environments with an emphasis on safety, organization, equipment security, and student engagement. Ensure required course materials and instructional resources are available to students.
- Clinical & Field Education Support – Coordinate and support applicable clinical, field, and experiential learning activities in accordance with program and accreditation requirements. Collaborate with EMS agencies, healthcare organizations, clinical partners, preceptors, and College staff to support student learning and successful completion of required experiences.
- Team Participation – Support the College by engaging in division, department, program, and team activities and meetings, including planning, development, scheduling, budgeting, accreditation activities, and College initiatives. Collaborate with fellow instructors and staff and remain current with internal and external changes, initiatives, regulations, and standards affecting EMS education and practice.
- Business & Community Engagement – Build and maintain positive relationships with EMS agencies, fire departments, healthcare organizations, clinical partners, employers, and community stakeholders. Participate in advisory committees, external meetings, outreach activities, recruitment efforts, professional associations, and customized training that support the College and EMS programming.
- Student Success & Support – Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students successfully complete their education and reach their professional goals. Collaborate with Student Services and provide appropriate academic, course, career, certification, clinical, field, and EMS-related guidance and connect students with College resources when appropriate.
- Professional Development – Continually improve knowledge and skills related to emerging trends, current EMS and critical-care practices, instructional methodologies, simulation, technology, and applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and all licenses, certifications, and professional credentials required for assigned instruction and program compliance.
- Program Accreditation & Compliance – Support and maintain Paramedic program accreditation and State of Wisconsin program approval. Participate in self-study, continuous improvement, required reporting and documentation, education meetings and workshops, and compliance with applicable College, DHS, WTCS, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements.
Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Participate in applicable committees, program meetings, and team activities.
- Assist during peak instructional or program periods.
- Perform minor administrative tasks associated with instructional responsibilities.
- Demonstrate flexibility in teaching assignments, including potential instruction during daytime, evening, weekend, or summer hours and at off-campus locations as needed.
- Assist with routine inspection, cleaning, organization, and care of classroom, laboratory, simulation, and EMS training equipment.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating EMS-related events, simulations, community education activities, recruitment efforts, and other program initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of Fox Valley Technical College and the success of EMS education and programming.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, a health science, or a related and appropriate medical field; OR possess a degree at the level in which they are teaching, additional experience beyond what is required, and a plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree with approval by the Vice President – Learning/Chief Academic Officer.
- Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, a health science, or a related and appropriate medical field from an accredited institution is preferred.
- Minimum of two years full-time (4,000 hours if part-time) of occupational experience providing emergency medical care and/or critical care as a Paramedic, RN, or in the field being taught.
- At least one year (2,000 hours) shall be within five years prior to appointment.
- One year may be waived for occupational instructors with at least two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate field within five years prior to appointment. Five years of occupational experience is preferred.