Instructor - Emergency Medical Service (Limited-Term Employment)

FVTC•Appleton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
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.
Must have and maintain National Registry Paramedic certification and Wisconsin State Paramedic license.
Must have and maintain Wisconsin EMS Instructor II licensure/certification and qualifications to teach Paramedic, Advanced EMT, EMT, and EMR as required by applicable Wisconsin EMS requirements.
American Heart Association instructor recognition in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
Training Center Faculty status is required when assigned responsibilities require that designation.
Proficiency utilizing learning management systems and applicable instructional technologies, including EMS instructional and clinical tracking tools such as Platinum Planner, FISDAP, or comparable systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively demonstrate, observe, evaluate, and provide feedback regarding EMS psychomotor and patient-care skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, employees, patients, clinical partners, EMS agencies, healthcare professionals, and other audiences.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, instructional environments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
Commitment to continuous improvement in instructional quality through innovative methodologies, simulation, technology, techniques, and delivery methods.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) when operating FVTC vehicles or traveling between instructional locations as required by the position.
Ability to sit for periods of time while performing instructional preparation, documentation, computer-based tasks, classroom instruction, and other assigned responsibilities.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while providing classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, field, or practical instruction.
Ability to move throughout classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, field, and EMS training environments and position oneself as necessary to demonstrate, observe, and evaluate patient-care skills.
Ability to demonstrate and evaluate EMS patient assessment, treatment, movement, and other psychomotor skills associated with assigned instruction.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting, moving, and positioning patients, EMS equipment, stretchers, simulation equipment, and training materials using appropriate team-lifting techniques and assistive devices.
Ability to push, pull, position, or otherwise manipulate EMS training equipment and instructional materials as necessary for assigned teaching activities.
Ability to perform precise hand movements and manual tasks associated with patient assessment, medical equipment, EMS skills, instructional technology, and other training activities.
Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with computer use, instructional demonstrations, skills practice, and applicable equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, employees, patients/simulated patients, clinical partners, and other stakeholders in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and field environments.
Ability to climb stairs and access ambulances, training environments, clinical settings, and other instructional locations as required.
Ability to travel to various FVTC facilities, clinical sites, EMS agencies, and other approved instructional locations as required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle when required for assigned instructional responsibilities.
Ability to wear required PPE appropriate to assigned EMS, clinical, laboratory, simulation, or field activities.
Ability to set up, move, organize, clean, and store EMS simulation equipment, medical equipment, manikins, audiovisual equipment, and other instructional materials as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, a health science, or a related and appropriate medical field from an accredited institution is preferred.
Five years of occupational experience is preferred.
Wisconsin Critical Care endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b)/457 plan options
paid sick leave
holidays
bereavement leave
life and disability insurance
flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions)
wellbeing programs
training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement
onsite health and wellbeing clinic
dental clinic
fitness center
Parent/Child Center (onsite child care)
library
café
printing services
Trilogy Salon & Spa