Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Paramedicine

Instructor of the Practice or Assistant Professor of Paramedicine

Salary

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Location

Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

27FAC715-1

Division

College of Health Sciences

Department

Healthcare Diagnostics & Therapeutics

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Announcement

The Department of Health Care Diagnostics and Therapeutics at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice or tenure-track Assistant Professor of Paramedicine faculty position, to begin Spring Semester 2027. The Paramedic Program is located at the Universitys Taylor Health Sciences building and is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in pre-hospital emergency care, such as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, law enforcement, and volunteer service. Information about the programs can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/emergency-medical-services/.

Responsibilities

• Provide Paramedic course instruction and clinical supervision.
• Assist in the development of curriculum for the paramedic program, including course design and materials.
• Ensure the program meets all regulatory and CoAEMSP accreditation requirements.
• Assist in recruitment and training of program faculty and staff to ensure effective delivery of the program curriculum.
• Monitor student progress, provide feedback and support, and facilitate remediation as needed.
• Collaborate with other educational institutions, healthcare providers, and industry partners to maintain current knowledge and best practices in the field of emergency medical services.
• Collaborate with other UT programs, faculty, and staff to implement interprofessional experiences among programs and students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all regulations and standards, including those related to CoAEMSP accreditation.
• Prepare for and participate in CoAEMSP accreditation site visits and assessments, and implement changes as directed by program director.
• Ensure that program evaluations and assessments are completed on a regular basis, and implement changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure that they are kept confidential.
• Participate in community outreach and marketing efforts to promote the program and increase enrollment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and other stakeholders to ensure that the program meets the needs of the local job market.
• Initiate, facilitate and maintain liaison with community EMS professionals, educational programs, and advisory committees; assist in the development of contracts with community health agencies.
• Assure compliance with OSHA standards for infection control.
• Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, and follow-up efforts.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and university policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an educational or healthcare field required for professional-track, Instructor of the Practice. Master's degree in an educational or healthcare field required for tenure-track, Assistant Professor.
• Must be a currently certified Utah Paramedic.
• Must be certified as a Utah EMS Course Coordinator or eligible for certification within six months of hire.
• Must have Utah EMS Instructor Endorsement, ACLS Instructor Certification, CPR Instructor Certification, and PALS Instructor Certification or eligible for certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in paramedicine, including teaching experience.
• Experience in pre-hospital care, education and/or experience as a provider or supervisor of pre-hospital care required.
• Successful teaching experience in emergency medicine/emergency response field.
• Ability to develop innovative curricula and appropriate course content, relative to current trends and methodologies in EMS education.
• Knowledge of computer-based technology as used in clinical and educational environments.
• Knowledge of state and national regulations governing paramedic education, as well as CoAEMSP accreditation standards and requirements.
• Proven skill in leadership and management, including budgeting, faculty/staff development, and faculty/staff evaluation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the EMS programs and Utah Tech University to campus stakeholders, community members, accrediting bodies, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work evening and Saturday instruction in classes and clinicals as needed.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track or tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting January 1, 2027. Annual salary of $60,000-$63,000 for Instructor of the Practice or $71,000-$75,000 for Assistant Professor with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is open until filled and may be closed at any time. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Candidate must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University's Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Techs benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted. Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Contact information for 3 professional references (including email addresses) Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes) *Student Success Statement Have you uploaded these documents?

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Will you hold at least a Bachelors degree in the required area for this position by the desired start date? A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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Are you a currently certified Utah Paramedic?

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Employer Utah Tech University

Address Human Resources

225 S. University Avenue

St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone 435-652-4520

Website http://humanresources.utahtech.edu