Adjunct Instructor – Paramedic

Barry University • Pembroke Pines, FL

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About The Position

The Paramedic Adjunct Instructor educates, trains, and develops students across Paramedic courses, with responsibilities tied to scheduled instruction. Instruction may include lectures, labs, clinical work, performance assignments, and coaching, as well as student assessment, grading, and testing. The overall teaching goal is to prepare EMS students for entry-level emergency services work. The instructor assists the Lead Paramedic Instructor with course delivery and relief coverage.

The instructor supports the Lead Instructor, maintains course records and the EMS Program learning management system in coordination with the Program Coordinator, and completes required CoAEMSP student evaluations each term. The role also includes maintaining orderly classrooms, labs, and equipment; teaching for the full duration of class periods; following course plans and institutional policies; and complying with Florida Bureau of EMS administrative codes.

The position requires vocational or technical training in Paramedic/Firefighter studies and 2–5 years of proven experience. Candidates must be a Florida paramedic in good standing or a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with at least three years of field-provider experience with an ALS provider. An associate degree is preferred.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical training in Paramedic/Firefighter studies.
• 2–5 years of proven experience.
• Certification as a Florida paramedic in good standing with the department, or licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing and at least three years of field-provider experience with an ALS provider.
• Intermediate experience using Windows and the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders, verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Paramedic Instructor as directed, including providing relief coverage and helping deliver course material.
• Take attendance.
• Review student homework assignments before each class.
• Follow the syllabus and training plans established by the Training Coordinator, Coordinator Staff, and Medical Director.
• Maintain the EMS Program learning management system in coordination with the Program Coordinator.
• Complete required CoAEMSP student evaluations each term.
• Keep classroom and lab areas orderly and ensure equipment is maintained, neat, clean, and in working order.
• Organize EMS equipment and return it to stock before leaving each class.
• Teach for the full duration of each class period and make effective use of available class time.
• Follow rules, regulations, and policies established by the Director and Coordinator staff.
• Adhere to Florida Bureau of EMS Administrative Codes (64-J).
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education training when deemed necessary.
• Educate, train, and develop students through lectures, labs, clinical activities, performance assignments, coaching, assessment, grading, and testing.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance initiatives, including wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed