Adjunct Faculty - EMT & Paramedic Assistant

Position Summary

The Emergency Medical Studies Department maintains an ongoing pool of qualified adjunct candidates to support instruction in both the EMT and Paramedic programs.

Adjunct EMT & Paramedic Assistants provide instructional support in laboratory, simulation, and clinical preparation settings. Candidates selected from this pool will be contacted on an as-needed basis depending on programmatic demand, enrollment, and scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

Instructional & Academic Responsibilities

• Provide instruction using both traditional and non-traditional learning methodologies, including but not limited to: Learning management systems, Active learning strategies, Instructional preparation and delivery
• Assist with EMT and Paramedic laboratory sessions, simulations, and skills instruction
• Support scenario-based training, including high- and low-fidelity simulation and OSCE-style assessments
• In collaboration with EMT instructors and paramedic faculty, develop and implement laboratory learning experiences aligned with course objectives and student learning outcomes

Student Evaluation & Engagement

• Assess student performance and learning outcomes in classroom, lab, and simulation settings
• Submit final grades and required documentation in a timely manner
• Be available to students by appointment at mutually convenient times
• Provide feedback to support student progression, remediation, and clinical readiness

Program, Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

• Support program compliance with OEMS, NREMT, and CoAEMSP standards
• Assist with documentation, skills tracking, and program reporting requirements
• Maintain current: Massachusetts EMT certification, Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator certification
• Perform additional duties as required by the College

Clinical & Field Readiness

• Assist in preparing students for clinical and field internship experiences
• Reinforce professional standards, patient care expectations, and documentation practices
• Support lab safety, equipment readiness, and infection control standards

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification (required)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of EMS field experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association certifications: BLS (EMT level) Instructor Preferred, ACLS (Paramedic level) Instructor Preferred, PALS (Paramedic level) Instructor Preferred
• Current Instructor-Coordinator (IC) certification (strongly preferred)
• Prior teaching, precepting, or Field Training Officer experience
• Experience with simulation-based EMS education
• Familiarity with EMS educational platforms (e.g., PlatinumEd/EMSTesting)
• Associate's degree or higher preferred

Additional Information

Salary: $1,512 per credit hour.

Work Environment & Schedule: Assignments are made based on program needs and may include: Evening labs (typically 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM), Occasional daytime, weekend, or clinical support shifts. Work may occur across BHCC campuses and affiliated clinical/field sites.