Adjunct Instructor Emergency Medical Services

Adjunct Instructor Emergency Medical Services

Summary: This part-time position is for an experienced industry professional who will work with our off-campus high school cohorts in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. The instructor may also be asked to teach BLS, CPR, and First Aid.

A current Utah EMS Instructor/Coordinator certification is required for this position. The role focuses on creating a positive, engaging, and hands-on learning environment in both classroom and lab settings, where students can connect lessons to real-world EMS skills. Each day should provide students with meaningful, relevant experiences that prepare them for success in the field. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and delivering clear, effective instruction that supports high school learners in building the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to enter the EMS industry. The instructor will inspire and encourage students, helping them grow from learners into confident, capable future EMS professionals.

The position pays between $28 - $32 per hour. The position will be needed Monday-Friday and may be scheduled up to 28 hours per week. Most hours will be between 8 am and 3 pm. This position is dependent on High School scheduling and may be contracted per semester.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences, and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
• Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
• Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure the classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely manner
• Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify the full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve the full-time instructor
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
• Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
• Actively ensure program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
• Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services
• Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in industry
• High School diploma or equivalent
• AEMT or Paramedic licensure in Utah
• EMS Instructor Endorsement
• EMS Course Coordinator Endorsement or ability to complete the EMS Course Coordinator Endorsement by December 31, 2025
• Knowledge of Google Suite
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

While we thank all applicants for applying, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process. The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Employees and potential employees are subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. This position is exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act.