Plans, prepares, implements, teaches, and evaluates classroom, laboratory, and clinical
instruction, and serves as academic advisor/coach for students. Participates in program
development and evaluation. Participates on College committees and activities as needed.
Provides support and leadership for the emergency medical services (EMS) program.
Serves as liaison to Dean, Health Professions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable of methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students. Have field
experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care. Academic preparation related
to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic. Knowledgeable
of current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education
Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice.

A bachelor’s degree in education or health-related discipline is required. Valid Illinois Paramedic and EMS Lead Instructor licenses. A minimum of two
years’ experience providing emergency medical services and two years’ experience
teaching emergency medical services courses.

A master’s degree is preferred.

Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.
Operates standard office equipment such as phone and computer on a frequent basis.
Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.
Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.
Provide timely response to externally imposed conditions and deadlines.
Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues.
Work is routinely performed in office, classroom, lab, or clinical environments.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, using hands and fingers, stooping and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.