Adjunct Faculty - EMT

• Teach assigned EMS courses in accordance with established course outcomes, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and field internship instruction as assigned.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, examinations, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback regarding academic and clinical progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, clinical tracking, and student records.
• Submit required reports and documentation by established deadlines.
• Support student success through academic advising, remediation, and professional mentoring as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia Office of EMS requirements, National EMS Education Standards, and program accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with program leadership, faculty, clinical affiliates, and community partners.
• Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems to support teaching and learning.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in EMS education, clinical practice, and instructional methodologies.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations of the college and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

• Meet all assigned classes, labs, simulations, clinicals, and field experiences as scheduled.
• Teach the prescribed curriculum using approved instructional materials and established course outcomes.
• Submit required records, grades, evaluations, and reports accurately and on time.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, clinical partners, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in accordance with college policies and EMS professional standards.
• Create a safe and effective learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, orientations, training programs, and assessment activities as assigned.
• Maintain all required EMS credentials and instructional qualifications necessary to teach assigned courses.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Current certification as a Virginia Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, or eligibility for Virginia certification, as appropriate for instructional assignments.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification.
• Demonstrated competency in the subject matter being taught.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students from diverse educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and instructional skills.
• Ability to demonstrate EMS skills and patient care procedures.
• Ability to lift, move, and operate EMS training equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and participate in classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to instructional, clinical, and field internship sites as required.

• Associate degree or higher in EMS, Healthcare, Education, or a related field.
• Virginia EMS Education Coordinator certification or equivalent instructional experience.
• Previous experience teaching in higher education, workforce development, or public safety education programs.
• Experience with simulation-based education, clinical coordination, or EMS program accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of VCCS policies, National EMS Education Standards, and EMS accreditation requirements.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.