Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Department: EMS- Emergency Medical Svcs

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $59,855-$75,175

Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty,  Exempt

Position Summary

Are you an educator who believes education serves the greater good by providing all students with access to a better life? Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) may be the place for you.

With learning as its central mission, AACC – located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland near historic Annapolis – has responded to the needs of a diverse community for more than 60 years by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible learning opportunities. Established in 1961, AACC is a fully accredited, public, two-year institution that offers national and regional studies leading to a degree or certificate, industry credential or transfer to a four-year institution. AACC also offers opportunities for career enhancement, personal enrichment and lifelong learning.

The successful applicant embraces the idea of helping students achieve their goals and approaches academic and inclusive excellence as moral imperatives, as evidenced by a strong commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. We also welcome those who are energized by supporting a diverse set of learners and those who embrace the notion of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

AACC is a tenure-granting institution. Any candidate hired as a full-time faculty member may be eligible to apply for tenure in the future based on institutional eligibility requirements. AACC offers daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid and online classes. Full-time faculty contracts begin Aug. 16 and end June 15.
Start date: January 4,2027

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department are initiative-taking, creative, enthusiastic, and engaging collaborators with the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings to accommodate the department and college needs.

EMS faculty are responsible for delivering high-quality education and training to EMS students preparing them for state and national certification exams and field practice. Faculty conduct classroom lectures, hands-on skills labs, simulation, and mentorship during clinical rotations. This requires collaboration and teamwork to ensure students receive comprehensive and current EMS education.

This position will serve as clinical coordinator for EMS students. Duties will include but are not limited to coordinating with clinical sites regarding affiliation agreements, student and instructor clearance process, shift availability, assist other full-time faculty and staff with maintaining compliance with COAEMSP and MIEMSS for student minimum competencies and clinical requirements while utilizing software, spreadsheets, and other tools.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to instruction in a variety of formats such as simulation, synchronous and asynchronous online education, in person traditional classroom format, clinical and laboratory education, course planning, curriculum enhancements, learning outcomes, maintaining attendance, posting grades, tutoring, mentoring, and following college procedures.

Maintain certification level and clinical competency in Emergency Medical Services. Participate in professional development to maintain their own certifications and continuing education to stay updated with advancements in emergency medical services.

Work with the EMS department faculty and staff to support emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician and paramedic level instruction through curriculum development in didactic (synchronous or asynchronous online or face to face instruction), psychomotor and clinical instruction, academic coaching, customer service, data support and documentation services that supports a diverse student population. Incorporate appropriate pedagogy with current technologies in the classroom, laboratory, clinical or simulation environment.

Work to maintain program compliance with accreditation standards according to American Heart Association, MIEMSS, CoAEMSP, CAHEEP, and institutional requirements such as learning outcome objectives and course/program review. Willingness to obtain MICRB certification within one year of hire. Comply with applicable college, state, federal rules, and regulations. Collaborate with education partners, business/industry, and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission and vision of AACC.

Provide oversight of facilities, equipment and student records. Maintain student records in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (examples but not limited to: SAAS, CANVAS, Testing Software, EMCE, SimCapture).

Attend college professional development sessions, college/school/department meetings.

The EMS programs are year-round; summer hours are expected. Thirty faculty load hour annual contract taught during fall and spring terms for teaching and assessing student learning; six office hours per week during the spring and fall terms which includes student advising and mentoring, professional development and department, school, and college/community service.

This position reports to the Director, EMS Education.

With meeting community needs and improving teaching and learning among Anne Arundel Community College’s highest priorities, we are strategically positioned to set and surpass new standards of excellence in our primary teaching and learning mission. Guided by principles that emphasize equity and student success, especially in learning, and continuous improvement for a progressive and vital learning community, we envision AACC as a premier learning organization that is in the vanguard of community college education. As a consequence, we welcome qualified faculty candidates who

• integrate learning outcomes assessment techniques in their instructional planning, curriculum design, and teaching activities
• apply informational technology to the teaching and learning process
• deliver instruction in a variety of formats
• understand and apply learning organization theory
• thrive in cross-functional roles
• make data-driven decisions
• collaborate in flexible, imaginative problem-solving
• integrate interdisciplinary and global perspectives into their methodology

Duties

While faculty work of 30 faculty load hours an academic year will include primary responsibilities for teaching and assessing learning and for institutional service, advising, and professional development, the college seeks to break the frame that traditionally surrounds faculty assignments, especially since academic divisional needs vary. As such, faculty should expect to integrate with their primary responsibilities some combination of the following,

1. creating experiential learning opportunities and assessment techniques, (e.g., work-based and service learning; portfolio assessment, including developing and evaluating learning portfolios; etc.)

2. mentoring
- students from target groups
- new full-time faculty
- part-time faculty

3. designing, formatting and delivering curriculum for synchronous and asynchronous learning

4. training and consulting for workforce initiatives (e.g., for public and corporate partners, etc.)

5. developing and implementing community education and extended learning programs

6. partnering with colleagues to enhance services to students and the community
- recruiting and marketing
- advising with expanded responsibilities
- devising retention strategies and activities

7. strengthening relations and collaborative activities with K-12 and baccalaureate-granting colleagues

Required Qualifications:

Nationally registered paramedic: Maryland State certification preferred.

Associate’s degree or higher in health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Three years or more of relevant experience in Emergency Medical Services as a paramedic.

Three or more years teaching experience in an allied health field preferred in the pre-hospital field utilizing online (synchronous/asynchronous), classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical education techniques.

Strong customer service, critical thinking skills and experience teaching adults.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment and the ability to deal tactfully with diverse internal and external constituents.

Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include some evening and weekends to accommodate the needs of the EMS department and AACC.

Preferred Qualifications:

AHA BLS, ACLS or PALS instructor.

NAEMT Instructor, AMLS or PHTLS

Instructor I and II, certification through the International Accreditation for Fire Service Organizations or National Association for EMS Educators

MICRB – Maryland State Instructor Certification

High-fidelity simulations experience; willingness to learn technology.

Experience with accreditation and recordkeeping software for skills and patient experiences.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs


Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.