Emergency Medical Services Instructor (Full-time, Tenure-track)

About the role

John A. Logan College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor position within the Health Sciences division. This position is committed to academic excellence, student success, and meaningful engagement with the region it serves.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in assigned EMS courses across classroom, laboratory, simulation, and field-based environments
• Teach assigned course load in accordance with the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Maintain and post office hours for student consultation in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi aligned with master syllabi and program outcomes
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records
• Utilize evidence-based and inclusive instructional strategies to support student learning and success
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and program improvement initiatives
• Carefully coordinate and support clinical, internship, and field experiences in alignment with program and regulatory requirements
• Support compliance with State of Illinois EMS regulations and applicable accreditation requirements
• Engage with advisory committees, community partners, and workforce stakeholders
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and advising activities for EMS students
• Attend and actively participate in departmental, divisional, and college meetings and service activities
• Maintain flexibility in teaching assignments, including daytime, evening, weekend, or alternative scheduling formats, as determined by departmental and institutional needs
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge in EMS practice, pedagogy, and instructional technologies
• Observe and support College policies and procedures in accordance with faculty rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Requirements

• Education required: Bachelor’s degree in EMS, public safety, healthcare, or related field
• Current State of Illinois paramedic license (or reciprocity within 3 months)
• Current Illinois EMS Lead Instructor license (or reciprocity within 3 months)
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• ITLS or PHTLS certification
• Experience required: Minimum of three (3) years of field experience as a paramedic
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in instructional and professional settings

Qualifications

• Education preferred: Master’s degree in EMS, healthcare, or related field
• Experience preferred: EMS instruction and program coordination experience, post-secondary level teaching experience, EMS accreditation or program compliance experience

Benefits

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, vision, and dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Paid holidays
• JALC tuition waiver