University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department, is seeking applications for an EMS Instructor position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Position No: 0087110
Functional Title: Instructor, CC (Emergency Medical Services)
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Location: Kapi‘olani Community College
Date Posted: June 26, 2026
Closing Date: July 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM HST
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Rank: 2
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately Fall 2026, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. The position may be converted from 11 to 9 months or 9 to 11 months based on operational needs
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Under general supervision, coordinate and deliver instruction in Emergency Medical Services in terms of student learning outcomes; develop and/or update course content and materials and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to (1) improve learning outcomes; (2) address the learning needs of the College's diverse students; (3) integrate thinking and writing skills into course content where appropriate; (4) use multi-media resources, including computers, where appropriate.
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Perform other teaching-related duties that include, but are not limited to, preparing course syllabi and maintaining office hours for academic advising and for conferring with students about course work (one hour per week per three-credit course).
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Regular workload may include evening and weekend classes, continuing education classes, distance education classes, and teaching at off-campus sites to include the neighbor islands.
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Non-teaching duties include (1) working collegially to provide service to the Department and College and (2) engaging in public service related to one's professional status and/or expertise; and in professional development and professional or scholarly activities related to one's discipline or teaching.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing or EMS AND current EMT-P certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and current Hawai‘i certification as a MICT (or certification in progress); OR Registered Nurse and a current Hawai‘i State license as an RN;
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Bachelor’s in Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Nursing or EMS AND three (3) years related work experience which should include postsecondary teaching; at least one of the three years must be professional EMS (EMT or MICT) experience; AND current EMT-P certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and current Hawai‘i certification as a MICT (or certification in progress); OR Registered Nurse and a current Hawai‘i State license as an RN;
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Certification as a Paramedic; AND a Baccalaureate degree in any field AND five (5) years related work experience which should include postsecondary teaching; at least 2 of the 5 years must be professional EMS (EMT or MICT) experience AND current EMT-P certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, AND current Hawai‘i certification as a MICT (or certification in progress); OR Registered Nurse and a current Hawai‘i State license as an RN;
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Associate Degree in MICT AND ten (10) years related work experience which should include postsecondary teaching; at least three (3) of the ten (10) years must be professional EMS (EMT or MICT) experience AND current EMT-P certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and current Hawai‘i certification as a MICT (or certification in progress); OR Registered Nurse and a current Hawai‘i State license as an RN;
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Note: If qualified applicants (those meeting MQs) are not available, others may be considered for appointment as Acting Instructor.
Desirable Qualifications:-
Successful community college/university-level teaching as substantiated by student and peer assessments;
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Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators;
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Evidence of experience integrating writing, technology, and thinking skills in the teaching of EMS courses;
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Ability to write clear prose as substantiated by materials submitted by applicant;
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Successful use of technology to support instruction inside and outside of the traditional classroom;
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Commitment to the mission and values of the community college with its open-door and multicultural populations;
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Ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results.
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Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community College’s vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:
. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
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A Curriculum Vitae or Resume
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A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
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Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
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Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
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Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
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Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
NOTE:
The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
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The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
