Adjunct Instructor, EMS

Durham Technical Community College -
Hillsborough, NC

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Job Details

$30.86 - $37.19 an hour

Qualifications

Medical emergency response

Full Job Description

Salary

$30.86 - $37.19 Hourly

Location

Hillsborough, NC

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Job Number

25-26-00007

Division

Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department

Human Services and Public Safety

Opening Date

07/20/2025

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring Adjunct Instructors for the EMS Education Pathway. EMS Instructors are responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and attendance management of each course assigned. The EMS Instructor will work closely with the Program Director ensuring all instructional and internal/external compliance records are maintained.

Examples of Duties

Participate in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the EMS Program course offerings.

Prepare and delivers instruction or supervises students engaging in EMS skill activities.

Evaluates student performances, provides feedback, and develops plans for successful student outcomes.

Engage DTCC “Success Coaches” for successful student outcomes.

Fulfills the EMS Program administrative requirements to include: grade entry, maintaining program currency (updated syllabi/electronic platforms), & other student records as required (records, data, & outcomes as applicable).

Participates in professional development as necessary to maintain the applicable EMS certification & DTCC basic competencies.

Adhere to the established Durham Tech & departmental policies and procedures relevant to quality and safety standards.

Participate in the promotion of the EMS Program as an Adjunct Instructor for the recruitment and marketing of Durham Tech classes.
Complete all mandatory training.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid credentials as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic (NC or National Registry) and/or current healthcare professional license/certification as listed.
Education Methodology (enrollment within one year)

Work Experience:

Two years of work experience as an active EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic in a 911 system.
Other instructor candidates may be considered based on subject matter expertise (Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physician Assistant or other medical provider as deemed eligible by the Program Director) and/or validated by the EMS Program instructional team as a subject matter expert.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of EMS theory, practice, and trends.

Knowledge of current EMS curriculum and education standards.

Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service practices.

Adaptiveness to the EMS curriculum that meets NCOEMS, regional, and national standards.

Knowledge of the North Carolina EMS System educational rules and regulations at the applicable EMS instructional level.

Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.

Provide skill demonstrations and facilitate student mastery of applicable skills.

Ability to evaluate student performance and provide professional feedback.

Ability to promote critical thinking and problem-solving to meet competencies.

Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.

Ability to maintain accurate educational records.

Knowledge of the EMS Program Accreditation (SACs™/CoAEMSP™) process & standards.

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
- Ability to express or exchange ideas
- Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
- Good eye/hand dexterity
Normal Working Hours:

Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor.? Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.

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