Emergency Medical Technologies Adjunct Instructor (TEMPORARY)

Job Description

Posting Number:

F01325

Location:

Contra Costa College

Description of Position:

The Emergency Medicine (EMED) Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins in August 2026.

This position is teaching the Introductory Emergency Medicine Course as well as the Paramedic Courses.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Inquiries:

Contact Ashley Phillips, Dean
asphillips@contracosta.edu

Position Status:

Temporary

EEO Job Category:

Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group:

Part-Time Faculty

Department:

C8055-Administration of Justice

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION

A bachelor's degree and two years of professional Emergency Medical Technologies Experience
- OR -
An associate's degree and six years of professional Emergency Medical Technologies Experience

EQUIVALENCY

If you believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the Equivalency Petition in the application packet.

Desirable Qualifications:

Currently licensed or certified in the State of California as a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, or paramedic.

Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

Knowledgeable in the course content of the January 2009 United Staes Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards DOT HS 811 077 E.

Qualified by education and experience with at least forty (40) hours of documented teaching methodology instruction in areas related to methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction.

Job Open Date:

04/29/2026

Job Close Date:

5/22/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Employment Begins:

August 2026

# of Months:

5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12042