Adjunct Instructor - Emergency Medical Services

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite

Public Safety Training Center (PSTC)

Hours Per Week

8.75

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Job Description Summary

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development and delivery of instructional strategies that promote student success.

The Adjunct Instructor – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides classroom, laboratory, clinical, and practical instruction consistent with applicable Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), and Fox Valley Technical College requirements. The instructor facilitates student learning through classroom instruction, hands-on skills development, simulation, assessment, and other instructional activities designed to prepare students for successful careers in Emergency Medical Services.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing and utilizing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies and multiple delivery methodologies, including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and online instruction, as appropriate.

• EMS Instruction & Skills Development – Provide classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practical instruction consistent with applicable EMS curriculum, competencies, standards, and scope of practice. Demonstrate and evaluate EMS skills and provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, judgment, technical skills, and professional behaviors necessary for successful EMS practice.

• Assessment – Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to support student success. Utilize written examinations, practical skills evaluations, simulation, competency assessments, and other appropriate methods to evaluate student performance. Use assessment results and applicable data to identify opportunities for instructional and program improvement.

• Curriculum Development – Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer and industry expectations, and aligned with applicable College, DHS, WTCS, NREMT, and accreditation requirements.

• Classroom & Training Environment Management – Fulfill assigned teaching schedules; maintain accurate attendance, grades, skills documentation, and other required student records; and maintain classroom, laboratory, and training environments with an emphasis on safety, organization, equipment security, and student engagement. Ensure required course materials and instructional resources are available to students.

• Clinical & Field Education Support – Support applicable clinical, field, and experiential learning activities in accordance with program requirements. Collaborate with EMS agencies, healthcare organizations, clinical partners, preceptors, and College staff as appropriate to support student learning and successful completion of required experiences.

• Team Participation – Support the College by engaging in applicable division, department, program, and team activities and meetings. Collaborate with fellow instructors and staff and remain current with internal and external changes, initiatives, regulations, and standards affecting EMS education and practice.

• Business & Community Engagement – Build and maintain positive relationships with EMS agencies, fire departments, healthcare organizations, clinical partners, employers, and community stakeholders. Participate in applicable external meetings, outreach activities, recruitment efforts, and other activities that support the College and EMS programming.

• Student Success & Support – Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students successfully complete their education and reach their professional goals. Provide appropriate academic, course, career, certification, and EMS-related guidance and connect students with College resources when appropriate.

• Professional Development – Continually improve knowledge and skills related to emerging trends, current EMS practices, instructional methodologies, simulation, technology, and applicable regulatory requirements. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and all licenses, certifications, and professional credentials required for assigned instruction and program compliance.

Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are not critical to the core purpose of the position but may occasionally be performed to support team, departmental, Training Center, or College operations. These duties are secondary or infrequent and provide flexibility for the role.

• Participate in applicable committees, program meetings, and team activities.

• Assist during peak instructional or program periods.

• Perform minor administrative tasks associated with instructional responsibilities.

• Demonstrate flexibility in teaching assignments, including potential instruction during daytime, evening, weekend, or summer hours and at off-campus locations as needed.

• Assist with routine inspection, cleaning, organization, and care of classroom, laboratory, simulation, and EMS training equipment to support safe and effective instructional use.

• Assist in organizing and coordinating EMS-related events, simulations, community education activities, recruitment efforts, or other program initiatives.

• Participate in applicable EMS professional development, regulatory updates, instructor training, and program activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of Fox Valley Technical College and the success of Emergency Medical Services education and programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Technical Diploma is required (Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred).

• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time occupational experience in the relevant field of instruction.  

  • One year shall be within the past five (5) years. 

  • One year (or 2,000 hours) may be waived for occupational instructors with at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five (5) years prior to the date of appointment.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Fox Valley Technical College may consider an exception to the education and experience requirements in the event of emergency staffing situations, pending credentials, specialized expertise or renowned qualifications of candidate, emerging fields, or lack of candidate availability.  Exceptions must be approved by the Vice President of Learning/Chief Academic Officer.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Current Wisconsin EMS licensure at or above the level of instruction required.

• Current Wisconsin Instructor II license through DHS/WTCS required.

• National Registry certification at or above the level of instruction, unless licensed as a Paramedic prior to January 1, 2013 required.

• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor certifications preferred, as applicable to assigned instruction.

• Ability to maintain all licenses, certifications, and credentials required for assigned instruction.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Check.

• Proficiency utilizing learning management systems and applicable instructional technologies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to effectively demonstrate, observe, evaluate, and provide feedback regarding EMS psychomotor and patient-care skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, instructional environments, and circumstances to meet student needs.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, employees, patients, clinical partners, EMS agencies, healthcare professionals, and other audiences.

• Commitment to continuous improvement in instructional quality through innovative methodologies, simulation, technology, techniques, and delivery methods.

Work Environment

• Work Location: Primarily in-person at Fox Valley Technical College's Public Safety Training Center and other approved instructional, clinical, field, or partner locations as assigned.

• Classroom & Laboratory Environment: Instruction is provided in classrooms, EMS laboratories, simulation environments, and other hands-on instructional settings.

• Clinical & Field Settings: Instruction or student supervision may occur in hospitals, clinics, ambulance services, fire departments, EMS agencies, or other approved clinical and field environments.

• Simulation & Practical Training: Work may involve realistic patient-care simulations, EMS equipment, patient movement activities, emergency response scenarios, and other hands-on training exercises.

• Outdoor Instruction: Some instructional activities may occur outdoors and in varying weather or environmental conditions.

• Virtual Work: Some instructional preparation, meetings, documentation, or other activities may be completed in a hybrid or remote setting when appropriate.

• Schedule: Teaching assignments may include daytime, evening, weekend, or summer hours depending upon course and program needs.

• Travel: Position may require travel between FVTC locations and to clinical, field, employer, or other approved instructional sites.

• Exposure: Depending on the instructional assignment, work may involve exposure to conditions typically associated with EMS and healthcare environments and requires adherence to applicable safety, infection-control, and PPE requirements.

• Flexibility: The work environment and instructional assignment may change based upon College, program, regulatory, and student needs.

Work environment may change based upon college needs.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Ability to sit for periods of time while performing instructional preparation, documentation, computer-based tasks, classroom instruction, and other assigned responsibilities.

• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while providing classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, or practical instruction.

• Mobility: Ability to move throughout classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, field, and EMS training environments and position oneself as necessary to demonstrate, observe, and evaluate patient-care skills.

• Patient-Care Skills: Ability to demonstrate and evaluate EMS patient assessment, treatment, movement, and other psychomotor skills associated with assigned instruction.

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, move, and assist with EMS instructional equipment, simulation equipment, medical equipment, and other materials consistent with the physical requirements established for the position.

• Pushing and Pulling: Ability to push, pull, position, or otherwise manipulate EMS training equipment and instructional materials as necessary for assigned teaching activities.

• Fine Motor Skills: Ability to perform precise hand movements and manual tasks associated with patient assessment, medical equipment, EMS skills, instructional technology, and other training activities.

• Repetitive Motions: Ability to perform repetitive motions associated with computer use, instructional demonstrations, skills practice, and applicable equipment.

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, employees, patients, clinical partners, and other stakeholders in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and field environments.

• Travel: Ability to travel to various FVTC facilities, clinical sites, EMS agencies, and other approved instructional locations as required.

• Driving: Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle when required for assigned instructional responsibilities.

• Personal Protective Equipment: Ability to wear required PPE appropriate to assigned EMS, clinical, laboratory, simulation, or field activities.

• Equipment Setup: Ability to set up, move, organize, clean, and store EMS simulation equipment, medical equipment, manikins, audiovisual equipment, and other instructional materials as necessary.

EOE/ADA Statement

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Additional Information

Hourly pay rate: $45.00 per hour.

Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Thank you for your interest in Adjunct Faculty opportunities with Fox Valley Technical College. Upon successful submission of your application, cover letter, and resume, you will be considered for future adjunct faculty opportunities. FVTC will keep your application in our files as a POTENTIAL candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises. ONLY if the need shall arise, you will be contacted via the contact information provided on your application, otherwise you will not receive any further contact from FVTC.

Adjunct instructors are hired on a per course basis. The total hours for an adjunct instructor range from approximately 3 hours per week to no more than 8 hours per week. Hours vary and can include both day, evening, and weekend classes. Courses are taught in traditional classroom and alternative delivery formats.

If you should have any questions regarding adjunct teaching opportunities for this position, please contact John Sorenson at [email protected] 

At Fox Valley Technical College, we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits, supporting a highly engaged workforce. In this position you will automatically be enrolled in the FICA Alternative Retirement Plan which helps you start save for retirement.  Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs. Professional development opportunities include training. Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.

Will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities.
For questions regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact: Rayon Brown - [email protected] (Affirmative Action), [email protected] (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires - [email protected] (Disability related discrimination).