"Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor"

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor

Company: Chippewa Valley Technical College

Job Location: Eau Claire, 54701

Category: Paramedics and EMTs

Type: Full-Time

Posting #: 2026-2032

Category: Full-time Faculty

Close Date: 1/25/2026

Type: Faculty Contract - 3 Term Flex

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate/Salary: Starting salary of $52,624 - $65,773. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hours per Week: Full-time, salaried position

Work Schedule

Instructional assignments fall, spring, and summer terms; workload is anticipated to flex in distribution over the terms (includes 576-640 instructional hours or 32-36 credits annually). Schedule may include day and evening assignments at various locations which may include area high schools.

Anticipated Start Date: 03/30/2026

Overview and Responsibilities

CVTC instructors are dynamic partners for students, employers, and communities to learn, train, and succeed in an associate degree, technical diploma, basic education, continuing education, and/or contract training program. An instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models CVTC core abilities, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course/training content and delivery. An instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. An instructor maintains a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, online, or summer assignments, as appropriate. Instructional assignments will be over 3 terms (fall, spring, and summer). Professional responsibilities extend beyond the assigned instructional terms. These professional duties will vary by program or department.

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, and Paramedic Technician. Assignments may include EMS refreshers.
• Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Please view the Instructor Position Description document for additional responsibilities of instructors at CVTC.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with six years of relevant experience OR bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Relevant experience to include occupation experience as EMS personnel, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire. One year (2,000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• Current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians at the Paramedic level.
• Current State of Wisconsin Paramedic license.
• Current license/certificate as an Emergency Services Instructor I or EMS Instructor II as required by the Department of Health Services, issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Current Basic Life Support Instructor certification with the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS & PALS Instructor certification with the American Heart Association.
• This position may include teaching online and requires expertise in integrating technology.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job specific licensing standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, including meeting all requirements as indicated by CVTC's insurance carrier.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.