General Information
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Work Location Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 800am to 500pm with possible evenings and weekends
Posted Date 01152026
Salary Range $57.33 - $11750 monthly
Employment Type 2 - Staff Career Duration Indefinite
Job 28354
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking an EMS Program Faculty to join our EMS Education team. EMS Program faculty work under the Paramedic Program Director and collaborate closely with Medical Directors and the management team within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care.
As a critical member of our EMS Program Faculty, you will work as a part of a high functioning team to support the premier EMS education program in the nation. The successful candidate will support all aspects of the program including but not limited to:
• Coordinating, developing, and providing lectures in the Paramedic primary hybrid preparatory refresher and continuing education programs • Collaborating on the development and delivery of psychomotor skills and simulation programs • Supporting the clinical field internship portion of the program • Innovating and researching new learning methods to promote student success
EMS Program Faculty will be a student advocate in the learning process, create an active learning environment, and maintain a high level of industry competence. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative environment where three principles guide the culture: Do Things Right, Make Things Better, and Be Kind.
Salary placement within the range will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations.
Salary $57.33 - $11750 monthly
Job Qualifications
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Required:
• Current licensure as a Paramedic, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or higher in the State of California, or ability to obtain licensure • Ability to obtain accreditation in the County of Los Angeles • ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS provider certifications • Baccalaureate degree in a health-related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services, or a related field • Minimum of five (5) years EMS work experience on an ambulance, fire department, or in a hospital emergency department • Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in emergency medical services or equivalent health care setting • Previous experience coordinating, delivering, and evaluating education courses • Detailed knowledge and formal training in education theory and the use of simulation to meet learning objectives • Demonstrated experience with distant education programs and supportive technology (ie. Adobe Connect LMS, etc.) as an instructor and/or student (preferred) • Detailed knowledge and skill in prehospital care procedures and techniques • Detailed knowledge of EMT and Paramedic and related program course policies, objectives, and requirements (preferred) • Detailed knowledge of Primary Recertification and Preparatory training programs • Detailed knowledge of all pertinent provider level skills and the ability to provide instruction of same, including being able to perform and effectively teach required skills • Excellent communication and instructional presentation skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts • Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with attention to detail and minimal direction • Proven experience demonstrating organizational multi-tasking and follow through skills • Interpersonal skills to excel in relations with supervisors, staff, students, and the public • Skill in working and collaborating effectively as part of a team • Must have reliable source of transportation to travel to off-campus locations for courses and special projects • Must be able to work day evenings and/or weekends as programs are scheduled and required to meet student learning needs • Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times in excess of 125 pounds • Hand-Eye and motor coordination is necessary • The work can involve light lifting from 10 to 20 pounds maximum to very heavy lifting 50 pounds occasionally, no maximum, and can involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing, including the ability to perceive differences in colors, shades, or harmonious combinations, or to match colors is required
Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience with distant education programs and supportive technology (ie. Adobe Connect LMS, etc.) as an instructor and/or student (preferred) • ACLS, AMLS, PALS, PHTLS instructor certifications • Masters degree in a health-related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services, or a related field