Assistant Professor and Lab Manager - EMS Programs

Compensation

$62,882.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on November 29, 2026.

The Emergency Medical Services A.S. Program prepares students for promotions and advancement within the EMS industry. Students who are a state of the Florida certified as EMT and Paramedic, and graduated from a Florida accredited EMS Training Program, have already fulfilled the core requirements and can earn an A.S. degree in as little as one or two semesters. With an A.S. degree in Emergency Medical Services, it is possible to move beyond providing care in the field and seek a position in management with a public safety agency or healthcare provider.

Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor and Lab Manager for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs, will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of EMS courses, while also managing the EMS skills lab. Instructional activities will encompass more than 50 percent of total duty time. The Assistant Professor must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Associate Director, Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Assists in the direction and supervision of EMS programs and personnel, including adjunct faculty and EMS clinical coordination.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Provides leadership, positive role modeling, and strong working relationships with students, public safety agencies, the EMS Advisory Committee, SF faculty and staff, and members of the community.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Collaborates with the EMS Programs Director to implement requirements established by organizations such as CoAEMSP, the Florida Department of Health, and partner organizations to maintain accreditation of IPS programs and facilities.
• Collects data and prepares, transmits, and maintains various reports and records.
• Collaborates with peer faculty to design and develop simulation-based training with equipment to include a variety of human patient simulators and ensure that assessments are performed accurately.
• Maintains simulation equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Ensures that simulators and other equipment are properly understood and utilized by faculty.
• Collaborates with EMS Programs faculty to ensure continuity between instruction in the classroom and skills lab along with practices in clinical experiences.
• Collaborates and provides support to SF staff and partner organizations in the administration of American Heart Association training center policies and operations.
• Promotes a professional, supportive, innovative, safe, and non-discriminatory environment for students, faculty, and staff to ensure that all decisions and other actions are in the best interests of the College.
• Provides good stewardship of SF equipment, supplies, and property to ensure that training and education resources are provided and maintained in a prudent manner.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share position specific knowledge, including use of collegewide ERP and related system processes, by providing guidance on standard operations and established departmental procedures as needed. 
• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Must meet requirements specified in FAC 64J- 1.0201, "EMS Instructor Qualifications." Accordingly, as of this writing, the appointee must: Be certified as a Florida paramedic in good standing with the Florida Department of Health. Have a minimum of an associate's degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the United States Department of Education. Lead instructor: Successfully complete the levels A and B instructor coursework listed in Table I and Table II of FAC 64J-1.0201.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. Out-of-state applicants must obtain paramedic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and licensure as a Florida paramedic in good standing with the Florida Department of Health prior to their first day of employment. Instructor certification in all of the following areas is necessary within six months of employment:  Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and either International Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support.  Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds without assistance.  Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for the college.

Preferred:A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with experience working in a community college and/or university setting.  Teaching experience and the ability to incorporate appropriate instructional technologies into coursework.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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