Tenure Track Full-time Faculty in Emergency Medical Services

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. Faculty members are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College, and, as applicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements, in accordance with the MA Office of Emergency Medical Services and CoAEMSP. The faculty member is responsible for maintaining a current OEMS or NREMT license/certification and expertise in emergency medical services. Come join our CAAHEP-accredited Paramedicine Program.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain a full-time workload, which may include teaching in the EMT and Paramedicine Programs, including classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation-based courses;
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures, laboratory, and simulation settings to address course and program student learning outcomes and graduation competencies, as appropriate;
• Teach effectively in a traditional, hybrid, and/or online environment;
• Serve as an academic advisor to students and maintain office hours;
• Participate in College, Division, and Program governance, including attending Division, Department, Advisory Committee, and other committee meetings;
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
• Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions;
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and enhance classroom learning, as appropriate;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence and expertise in classroom/clinical/simulation teaching;
• Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active MA and/or NREMT Paramedic certification without restriction/in good standing;
• Experience commensurate with the job qualifications listed;
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or comparable years of experience, and a commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university within two years of hire;
• Current AHA, BLS and ACLS certification;
• If the applicant only has their NREMT Paramedic, they must be able to obtain their Massachusetts Paramedic within 30 days of hire;
• Within one year of employment, individuals who do not possess the required qualifications must obtain all necessary instructor credentials relevant to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Teaching experience in EMS, EMT, paramedic, first responder, and/or other healthcare-related settings;
• Availability to teach in the evening;
• Current Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator credential;
• Demonstrated strength in teaching introductory and advanced EMT and paramedic skills;
• Current knowledge in all areas of prehospital care and operations for instructing students in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.