Faculty - EMT/Paramedic Instructor

Who we are :

We are not-for-profit : St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives.

Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer : For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence.

More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community : Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students.

More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation.

STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges / universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion : STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get :

Benefits package for full-time employees : STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow : Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities : STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees full-time and part-time + their dependents.

Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work / life balance : Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options.

Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness : STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College.

With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position :

The Faculty EMT / Paramedic Instructor will be responsible for both administrative and educational aspects of the EMT and Paramedic programs.

This role involves fiscal planning, continuous program review and analysis, program development, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards set forth by COAemsp, CAAHEP, HLC, and BEMS.

The instructor will also be dedicated to delivering high-quality education and maintaining program effectiveness.

What you'll do :

• Provide didactic and laboratory education to students within the EMT / Paramedic program.
• Actively participate in teaching current and relevant subject material.
• Update course profiles and syllabi, and prepare engaging lectures and lab activities, including medical and trauma assessments.
• Evaluate the achievement of program goals and learning objectives.
• Advise and assist potential and current EMT / Paramedic students.
• Participate in public recruitment events to promote the program.
• Organize and conduct student orientations to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Attend departmental and advisory board meetings to contribute to program development.
• Maintain compliance with all state of Missouri requirements, including surveys, annual reports, and self-studies.
• Complete tasks related to the EMT / Paramedic programs as assigned.
• Stay informed on accreditation requirements by attending annual conferences and workshops.
• Evaluate students for competency of psychomotor and cognitive skills relevant to the subject matter

Education, experience, and other requirements :

• Current Missouri Paramedic license.
• Minimum of 5 years of active field experience at the level taught or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (specific fields may include Emergency Medical Services, Health Sciences, or Education).
• Completion of an instructor-approved training course that meets or exceeds the United States Department of Transportation EMS 40-hour workshop or Fire Instructor 1 certification.
• Evidence of substitute or lead instructor teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications :