Adjunct Faculty – EMT & Paramedic Assistant

Position Summary :

The Emergency Medical Studies Department maintains an ongoing pool of qualified adjunct candidates to support instruction in both the EMT and Paramedic programs .

Adjunct EMT & Paramedic Assistants provide instructional support in laboratory, simulation, and clinical preparation settings. Candidates selected from this pool will be contacted on an as-needed basis depending on programmatic demand, enrollment, and scheduling needs.

Responsibilities:

Instructional & Academic Responsibilities

Provide instruction using both traditional and non-traditional learning methodologies , including but not limited to:

Learning management systems Active learning strategies Instructional preparation and delivery

Assist with EMT and Paramedic laboratory sessions, simulations, and skills instruction Support scenario-based training, including high- and low-fidelity simulation and OSCE-style assessments In collaboration with EMT instructors and paramedic faculty, develop and implement laboratory learning experiences aligned with course objectives and student learning outcomes

Student Evaluation & Engagement

Assess student performance and learning outcomes in classroom, lab, and simulation settings Submit final grades and required documentation in a timely manner Be available to students by appointment at mutually convenient times Provide feedback to support student progression, remediation, and clinical readiness

Program, Compliance & Professional Responsibilities

Support program compliance with OEMS, NREMT, and CoAEMSP standards Assist with documentation, skills tracking, and program reporting requirements Maintain current:

Massachusetts EMT certification Massachusetts EMS Instructor/Coordinator certification

Perform additional duties as required by the College

Clinical & Field Readiness

Assist in preparing students for clinical and field internship experiences Reinforce professional standards, patient care expectations, and documentation practices Support lab safety, equipment readiness, and infection control standards

Requirements:

Current Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification (required) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of EMS field experience preferred Current American Heart Association certifications:

BLS (EMT level) Instructor Preferred ACLS (Paramedic level) Instructor Preferred PALS (Paramedic level) Instructor Preferred

Current Instructor-Coordinator (IC) certification (strongly preferred) Prior teaching, precepting, or Field Training Officer experience Experience with simulation-based EMS education Familiarity with EMS educational platforms (e.g., PlatinumEd/EMSTesting) Associates degree or higher preferred

Additional Information:

Salary: $1,512 per credit hour.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Assignments are made based on program needs and may include:

Evening labs (typically 5:30 PM 9:30 PM) Occasional daytime, weekend, or clinical support shifts

Work may occur across BHCC campuses and affiliated clinical/field sites Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above area encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screening may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions: To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

Resume Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.