Temp Instructional Services Specialist

Posting ID

159362

Department

EMSLRC/UIHC

Jobcode

Instructional Serv Specialist

Working Title

Temp Instructional Services Specialist

Details

Description

The Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC) Instructional Service Specialist delivers high‑quality instruction and comprehensive support to faculty, staff, and students participating in intermediate and advanced emergency medicine training programs, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and EMS initial education. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and presenting current classroom curriculum and program‑related materials. Instructional activities may take place on the UI Health Care campus or at partner locations throughout the State of Iowa. Applicants are required to work at minimum 4 hours a quarter.

Position Responsibilities

Instruct, Train, Consult, Support:

• Coordinate the operation of and/or serve as the primary or secondary instructor for EMS initial education programs, EMS refresher programs, American Heart Association (AHA) and other nationally recognized course(s) as assigned.

• Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff and external agencies regarding instructional needs and the application of instructional design and tools in the delivery of instruction.

Evaluate/assess student skills:

• Provide consulting and instructional services for classroom, skills labs, and simulation activities.

• Evaluate candidates participating in state and national certification psychomotor examinations.

• Respond to all questions/inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Includes but not limited to applicants, course participants, faculty, UI Health Care and University of Iowa staff, and external customers and agencies.

• Assist the EMSLRC Director and Medical Director in coordinating the efforts of hospitals and field agencies serving as affiliates to the EMSLRC EMS education programs.

Design and Create Instructional Materials:

• Design, develop and evaluate instructional materials. Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and educational approaches used.

• Assure course curricula is consistent with AHA, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the National EMS Education Standards.

• Develop, prepare, assemble and distribute handouts/materials for course participants, updating and editing as necessary.

• Consult and collaborate with the EMSLRC medical director to ensure current, evidence-based emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and practices are utilized.

Facilities/Technology Management:

• Manage the instructional facility including the classrooms, labs, and mobile equipment.

• Administer, operate and manage courseware management systems (i.e., ICON, Canvas).

• Support the application of technology within the teaching facility.

• Operate and maintain complex equipment, requiring specialized knowledge or skills such as trainers and simulation manikins.

• Assure facilities are compliant with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.

• Provide routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of training equipment.

Operational Management:

• Provide guidance regarding teaching materials and presentations.

• Evaluate and implement changes to EMSLRC educational programs to support the mission, strategic plan and financial integrity in accordance with overall departmental objectives.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Master’s degree in education or an EMS-related discipline is desired.

• Current knowledge of emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and current practices.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum three (3) years of prehospital EMS or related public safety experience.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, conduct follow-up and multi-task within a changing environment, under minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communications/interactions.

• Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Canvas.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Nationally certified (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) Paramedic. Nationally certified EMT or Advanced EMT applicants may be considered with Paramedic certification required within two years of appointment.

• Iowa EMS provider certification or reciprocity-eligible at the level of national certification

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)

Desired Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience performing direct patient care as an EMS provider in an urban EMS system

• Fire service or EMS leadership experience at the company officer or field supervisor level

• National certification as an EMS educator (NCEE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

• Experience precepting EMS students during field internship

• Previous experience providing adult instruction or health care education with distance education experience preferred.

• Previous experience in the design of curriculum or course construction.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)

• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)

Rate of Pay:

• $37.42 per hour

Contact

KATIE MCVAY
Email: katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter to katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Ad Start Date

06/02/2026

Ad End Date

06/21/2026