Adjunct Instructor - EMS

Waukesha County Technical College•Wi 53072, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the primary responsibility is providing classroom instruction in the EMS programs offered by WCTC or clinical instruction in the hospital and clinical setting for EMT and Paramedic courses. Requires strong organizational skills, good communication skills, an ability to effectively deliver practical hands-on instruction and include technology in the teaching of classes, and familiarity with all aspects of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services fields. Must be accessible to students and maintain positive relationships with industry-related organizations and businesses. The successful applicant will be responsible for completing requirements to obtain and maintain a current teaching certification from the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. Department Vision: A World Class Training Center providing progressive fire and EMS education. Department Mission: To provide an innovative and collaborative learning environment for fire and EMS education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with education or training preparing a person for the occupational area being taught.
Appropriate training may include vendor, manufacturer, in-service or other structured on-the-job training in the occupation.
Twenty-four months (4,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience as a fully qualified worker in the occupational area, of which 2,000 hours shall be within the previous five years.
One year (2,000 hours) of related occupation experience may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five years.
Current State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) EMS Instructor I certification at the EMT level, Paramedic preferred, or ability to obtain at time of hire.
Current State of Wisconsin EMT licensure (or equivalent, including Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Physician). Paramedic preferred.
Eligibility for WCTC Credentialing System.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and instruct quality education programs.

Nice To Haves

A major in a healthcare, fire service, emergency medical, or other related area is preferred.
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor preferred.
Technology-based, simulation, and scenario-based instruction experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Effectively engage students in the learning environment through active learning strategies.
Promote and coordinate professional development opportunities for Fire/EMS instructors to further develop their teaching skill.
Increase marketing of Fire and EMS training programs and prepare competent Fire/EMS providers for local employers.