Part-time Adjunct- EMS | EMT

Adjunct Faculty positions are part-time roles with flexible teaching assignments and varying locations each term. Instructors may be assigned to teach at multiple sites throughout the Nicolet College District, including campuses, centers, and business locations. Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, and online courses.

Reporting to the Dean of Public Safety & Transportation, Adjunct Faculty members play an important role in providing high-quality education and supporting student success throughout the district.

This candidate pool will remain open through June 30, 2027. If you remain interested in adjunct faculty opportunities beyond that date, you will receive an email invitation to resubmit your application for consideration during the next fiscal year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

(This list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.)

This position will support instruction through a variety of formats, including:

• Face-to-face classroom, laboratory and field-based instruction.
• Hybrid and online instruction
• Deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction aligned with Nicolet College’s mission and values.
• Teach theory, practical skills, and professional standards in EMS. Demonstrate industry best practices and current techniques.
• Provide individual and group coaching to help students master technical competencies.
• Foster professionalism, customer service excellence, and workplace readiness.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain regular communication with students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records.
• Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems effectively.
• Participate in curriculum improvement and program development initiatives as needed.
• Maintain current industry knowledge, licensure, and professional certifications.
• Support workforce and community education initiatives when opportunities arise.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Principles of adult learning and effective instructional practices.
• Current EMS service standards, regulations, certification requirements, and industry best practices.
• Curriculum design, assessment methods, and competency-based education.
• Learning management systems and instructional technologies used in higher education.
• Safety practices applicable to classroom, laboratory and field instruction.
• Deliver effective classroom, laboratory and hands-on instruction.
• Evaluate student learning through written, practical, and competency-based assessments.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Utilize instructional technology, learning management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple instructional and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
• Foster an inclusive, professional, and safe learning environment.
• Teach cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills required for EMS education.
• Build collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Analyze student performance and implement continuous instructional improvement.
• Learn and apply new technologies, educational practices, and industry developments.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum degree requirement of a technical diploma.
• Minimum of two (2) years (4,000 hours) of paid or volunteer experience related to the program(s) being taught.
• At least one (1) year (2,000 hours) of the required experience must have been acquired within the past five (5) years.
• In lieu of the recent occupational experience requirement, applicants may qualify with:
  • Two (2) years of postsecondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five (5) years, defined as:
    • Eight (8) semesters of part-time teaching, or
    • Four (4) semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited postsecondary institution.
• Wisconsin State EMS licensure at the level at or above the level of instruction.
• Wisconsin Instructor I license through DHS/WTCS. Must obtain Wisconsin Instructor II license through DHS/WTCS within six months of hire.
• National Registry certification at the level at or above the level of instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Paramedicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Allied Health, Public Health, Emergency Management, Education, Public Safety Administration, or a closely related field.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor certification preferred.
• Experience teaching EMS/EMT education in a Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) institution, accredited training center, or similar educational setting.
• Experience delivering instruction in classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based environments.
• Experience developing curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, or instructional materials for EMT/EMS service education.
• Experience using a learning management system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, Moodle) and instructional technology.
• Experience teaching in the online environment.

Organization

Working at Nicolet Area Technical College

Nicolet College is a public community college serving Northern Wisconsin from its campus situated along Lake Julia south of Rhinelander, and from outreach centers located within the Nicolet District. The College offers one- and two-year career diplomas and degrees, liberal arts, university transfer studies, and a comprehensive continuing education program. Visit our website at www.nicoletcollege.edu to learn more! Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.