Description

Faculty, Emergency Medical Services (temporary)

Position Title
Faculty, Emergency Medical Services (temporary)

Position Type
Full Time

Classification
Faculty

Department
Allied Health Programs

Division


Discipline
Emergency Medical Services

Work Schedule
This is a temporary, full-time one academic yearposition. Assignment is instruction over the Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 semesters with an expectation of regular campus presence. Work may require day and/or evening hours at various locations. Potential opportunity to teach summer courses if desired.

Position Summary
Kellogg Community College is recruiting for a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills to assume the role of Instructor for courses of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program. This person must possess a current Paramedic and EMS Instructor-Coordinator license by the date of hire.

This full-time temporary position reports to the Director of Allied Health Education. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to ongoing maintenance of current and relevant curriculum design and delivery, engagement with administration in program planning and coordination, active participation to assure continued program accreditation standards, State approval requirements, and program effectiveness benchmarks are met. This is a one academic year (Spring 2027 and Fall 2027), temporary full-time, non-tenure track faculty position.

KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree from an accredited college or university at the time of hire [at the time of application, attach unofficial transcripts showing completed coursework and degree conferred]
2. Teaching experience
3. Current Michigan Licensed Paramedic
4. Current Michigan Licensed EMS Instructor-Coordinator (Paramedic level)
5. American Heart Association Instructor (any level)
6. Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in Emergency Medical Services

Preferred but not Required

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field
2. UMBC Critical Care Transport certification (Adult or Pediatric)
3. Community college teaching experience
4. Demonstrated use of medical simulation for student learning, including the use of high-fidelity simulators and video debriefing equipment
5. Demonstrated ability to work within a team or group on a project or program
6. Demonstrated ability to apply principles of continuous quality improvement
7. Experience working with a diverse population
8. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and the future of higher education
9. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and current instructional design theory
10. Experience in learner-centered pedagogy
11. Experience in teaching human anatomy and physiology at a level necessary for the Paramedic Program

Proposed Salary
According to the current Kellogg Faculty Association (KFA) contract agreement, commensurate with education and experience. The current salary scales can be found at: https://kellogg.edu/about/departments/hr/employment-opportunities/

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, evidence of your American Heart Association ACLS certification is required to be attached when completing the on-line application process as "Other Document" along with your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts (showing minimum degree attained or higher and date conferred). All required materials must be submitted no later than Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.

If you would like your application reviewed to ensure it is complete and that all required documents have been uploaded correctly, please contact Human Resources at hr@kellogg.edu or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time. Only online applications will be accepted; paper applications will be returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to complete a skills test. If you have any questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources using the information above.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9800306"">https://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/3208

Projected Hire Date


External Posting Date
09/01/2026

External Closing Date
10/01/2026

External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EDT

Internal Posting Date


Internal Closing Date


Job Duties
Job Duties

Essential Function INSTRUCTION Description

• Provide instruction to students in accordance with the policies and practices of Kellogg Community College (KCC) and of the Allied Health Department.
• Engage with Business and Industry, and with faculty colleagues to ensure current and relevant curriculum necessary for the contemporary Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce is maintained.
• Develop curriculum in the EMS programs of study. Determine intended course outcomes and develop learning activities and assessments necessary to achieve course outcomes.
• Collaborate with the EMS Faculty Coordinator and industry experts to ensure correlation between clinical education and didactic education to support student learning outcomes.
• Develop and utilize technology to advance student learning, including high fidelity medical simulation and other existing/emerging technologies that serves to bridge theory with practice.
• Coordinate lab activities with didactic course content including simulation.
• Reach out to advise, mentor, and re-mediate students in need.
• Submit student grades and class records according to the determined policies and deadlines.
• Identify qualified EMS adjunct faculty and provide them with mentorship.
• Actively participate to maintain ongoing program accreditation and State approval.
• Serve in the role of program expert for students and others seeking information about the EMS Program. Participate in activities to promote the profession of EMS and encourage enrollment and completion.
• Engage in collaborative partnerships with local business and industry, K-12 school systems, and other post-secondary educational institutions in efforts to enhance enrollment and provide rich and efficient learning experiences for students.
• Participate in the EMS program continuous quality improvement processes to ensure program effectiveness. Develop strategies intended to address student success, cost efficiency, and Perkins Core Performance Indicators.
• Work with EMS Faculty Coordinator, Director of Allied Health Education and department colleagues to identify equipment, program improvement, and professional development strategies that qualify for Perkins funding.
• Collaborate with EMS Faculty Coordinator and colleagues and with College Administration in strategic and budgetary program planning to ensure necessary resources.
• Assume teaching assignments at all college locations and within all college hours of operation. Collaborate with the EMS Faculty Coordinator to establish program schedule to meet student needs.
• Maintain regular campus presence through office hours and cooperative participation in department and institutional meetings and committees.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in the professional discipline and of best practices in educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Participate in institutional training in online teaching/learning and in instructional design/delivery.
• Maintain professional credentials required by the State of Michigan and program accreditation standards, including but not limited to Michigan Paramedic and EMS I/C licenses for continued qualification of the EMS faculty position.
• Seek out and engage in college activities and initiatives that help to advance the College mission. Provide service to the College through leadership and participation on various college committees and work groups. Attend college events.

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