Title: Adjunct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor
Salary Range:
Contract Term Length:
Standard Hours: varies
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Prestonsburg Pikeville C.C.
Department: Allied Health
Total Rewards
Big Sandy Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
Big Sandy Community & Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Adjunct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor. This is a temporary, part-time position designed to fill instructional needs in EMS education, including classroom, lab, and field instruction. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, and/or online courses.
Job Duties:
- Deliver engaging and effective instruction in EMS courses aligned with state and national standards.
- Provide hands-on training in emergency medical procedures, including patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, and more.
- Evaluate student performance through exams, practical assessments, and assignments.
- Supervise and assess student field internships, including QI/QA of reports and preceptor coordination.
- Maintain accurate records, gradebooks, and documentation.
- Assist with curriculum development, course revisions, and public relations events.
- Ensure student compliance with immunization and field readiness requirements.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and college-wide initiatives.
Promote a positive learning environment that fosters student success and professionalism.
Occasional travel between campuses and for professional development, including overnight stays.
- Minimum of 12 hours per week, with flexibility for additional hours as needed.
- May include a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Kentucky Paramedic License with Level IV EMS Instructor Endorsement.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
- Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, AMLS, and PHTLS (or ability to obtain within year of hire).
- Minimum of 4 years certified/licensed at EMT level or higher.
- At least 2 years of field experience as a Paramedic.
- NAEMSE Level I Educator Certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
- Experience in a training or educational setting.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following in PDF format:
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate coursework)
- Copies of teaching or professional certifications
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Proof of current Kentucky Paramedic License with Level IV EMS Instructor Endorsement
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS completion cards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of current EMS practices and instructional techniques.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with student evaluation, field internship coordination, and curriculum development.
Additional Skills Requested:
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
