Lecturer - Emergency Medical Services programs - Blanding

Utah State University•Blanding, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Utah State University’s School of Professional and Technical Education seeks a lecturer for its Emergency Medical Services programs at the Blanding campus. This is a full-time, academic-year (nine-month), non-tenure-track term appointment anticipated to begin in January 2027. The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service. The lecturer will provide classroom, laboratory, and field instruction that prepares students for entry-level through advanced EMT certification. Instruction must align with Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services standards, federal regulations, and program outcomes. The position supports health professions education in rural Utah, with instruction delivered according to program schedules and enrollment maintained in compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies. The position works under the general supervision of the Health Professions Program Supervisor. The successful candidate must ensure that the program follows applicable federal regulations, state rules, and BEMS policy; maintain accurate attendance and psychomotor-skills records; and teach in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards. The lecturer also maintains the classroom and laboratory, manages supplies and equipment, supports student recruitment, verifies completion requirements, and may teach additional health professions courses as assigned. The position is based at Utah State University’s Blanding campus in Blanding, Utah. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and fingerprinting. Salary is commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

Requirements

Current Utah EMS license at or above the level of the course(s) being coordinated.
Current Utah EMS Instructor Endorsement.
Current Utah Course Coordinator Endorsement.
Successful completion of Bureau-approved Course Coordinator training.
Experience coordinating or co-coordinating a Bureau-approved EMS course.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in EMS, Healthcare, Education, Public Safety, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in EMS education or training program management.
Experience coordinating EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic programs.
Experience with hybrid, distance, or online learning management systems.
Advanced certifications or instructor credentials in EMS, healthcare education, simulation, or adult learning.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom, laboratory, and field experience instruction for Emergency Medical Services programs.
Prepare students for entry-level through advanced EMT certification through competency-based instruction aligned with BEMS standards, federal regulations, and program outcomes.
Conduct the program in accordance with federal regulations, state rules, and BEMS policy.
Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance and psychomotor skill development.
Ensure classroom instruction follows the approved National EMS Education Standards.
Maintain the classroom and laboratory to BEMS standards.
Order and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
Work with CTE Pathway Programs to recruit students into EMS program courses.
Verify that each student whose name is completed has met all BEMS completion requirements.
Teach additional health professions courses as assigned, in accordance with Utah System of Higher Education Instructional Workload Guidelines.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Health Professions Program Supervisor and the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.