What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct, American Heart Association CPR position at Frederick Community College?
Position Summary:
CPR adjunct instructors teach CPR Basic Life Support, Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid and other CPR and First Aid courses as offered following the American Heart Association curriculum. Instructors may teach classes on campus or at clients’ facilities, independently or with a co-instructor, based on the size of the class.
Applicants must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and flexible. Instructors must be able to meet timelines and complete tasks without on-site management presence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations
2. Test students and conduct remediation if needed
3. Complete post-course rosters/paperwork accurately
4. Submit paperwork to department within specific timeline
5. Abide by all American Heart Association instruction and program protocol
6. Participate in CPR BLS instructor training led by FCC staff (if not currently instructor certified)
7. Participate in appropriate professional development and training activities to assure currency in discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
8. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
1. Must possess current American Heart Association CPR BLS provider certification
2. Excellent public speaking skills; be comfortable in front of a class of adults
3. Must be responsible, on-time and able to teach/organize independently.
4. Must be able to attend scheduled instructor training and professional development sessions
5. Must be willing to purchase own instructor training materials prior to training.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Previous teaching experience (classroom or professional/corporate training)
2. Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification.
3. AA degree or above, preferably in healthcare or allied health field
4. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
CPR adjunct instructors teach CPR Basic Life Support, Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid and other CPR and First Aid courses as offered following the American Heart Association curriculum. Instructors may teach classes on campus or at clients’ facilities, independently or with a co-instructor, based on the size of the class.
Applicants must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and flexible. Instructors must be able to meet timelines and complete tasks without on-site management presence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Facilitate video presentations, instructor lectures, skills demonstrations
2. Test students and conduct remediation if needed
3. Complete post-course rosters/paperwork accurately
4. Submit paperwork to department within specific timeline
5. Abide by all American Heart Association instruction and program protocol
6. Participate in CPR BLS instructor training led by FCC staff (if not currently instructor certified)
7. Participate in appropriate professional development and training activities to assure currency in discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
8. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
1. Must possess current American Heart Association CPR BLS provider certification
2. Excellent public speaking skills; be comfortable in front of a class of adults
3. Must be responsible, on-time and able to teach/organize independently.
4. Must be able to attend scheduled instructor training and professional development sessions
5. Must be willing to purchase own instructor training materials prior to training.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Previous teaching experience (classroom or professional/corporate training)
2. Current American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification.
3. AA degree or above, preferably in healthcare or allied health field
4. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Pool Number
TS668P
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through May 31, 2026.
For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dan Saunders at dsaunders@frederick.edu.
Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Dan Saunders at dsaunders@frederick.edu.
Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
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