Paramedic Instructor - Elko
About The Position
Great Basin College is hiring for a full-time, 9-month tenure track EMS faculty position. Inspire the next generation of EMS Providers! Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking dedicated and dynamic Paramedic Instructor to join our team in Elko, Nevada. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by educating and mentoring EMS students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Shape the Future of EMS – Teach in GBC’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS)/ Certificate Paramedic Program and EMT & AEMT courses, and contribute to other EMS coursework/programming. Diverse Teaching Opportunities – Engage students through classroom, online, simulation, and clinical instruction. Collaborative Environment – Be part of a supportive team of EMS and Health Sciences educators across rural Nevada. Make a Difference – Play a key role in developing skilled EMS providers for the healthcare workforce.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) from an accredited institution
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a practicing paramedic.
- Eligible for Nevada Paramedic certification/licensure (licensure required upon hire).
- Passion for teaching and mentoring EMS students.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to oversee students in laboratory and clinical settings.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience with distance learning and instruction is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Teach AAS/Cert Paramedic programmatic, EMT, & AEMT courses.
- Provide hands-on instruction in simulation labs and clinical environments.
- Coordinate clinical placements
- Evaluate student performance and ensure achievement of learning outcomes.
- Participate in curriculum development, accreditation activities, and student advisement.
- Contribute to the EMS department, School of Health Sciences, and college committees.
- The position may require driving to other GBC campuses, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area.
- There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada.
Benefits
- Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
- 12 paid holidays
- Life insurance, long-term disability
- Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
- ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
- No state income tax!
- Free Parking
- Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
- Reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
- Remarkable Retirement: Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
