Position Summary
The Adjunct EMS Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and evaluation of EMS students as delegated by the Director of EMS Education and the individual program coordinators. The Adjunct
EMS Instructor is responsible for providing instruction, student advisement and assisting in course
development in the EMS Education. An adjunct EMS Instructor may teach no more than 20% of any
course or program.

Essential Functions

• Maintain compliance with minimum standards
• Instruct and supervise students
• Maintain confidentiality of student and patient records
• Maintain clinical and educational competencies in areas of instruction
• Provide input in the development of departmental and institutional policies
• Prepare assignments for students
• Assist in selecting desired experience needed for the students
• Keep up to date on policies and procedural changes
• Work cooperatively with other faculty members and personnel in health care facilities
• Provide input to Director of EMS Education in ordering supplies
• Evaluate student performance and document student progress
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills
Ability to work in a collegial manner with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students

Interpersonal skills:
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees at all levels
Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to plan, organize, coordinate and implement programs, activities, and facilities

Technical skills:
Proficient use of instruction technology
Proficient knowledge of educational science, learning styles and preferences, evidence-based
learning methods, techniques, and the National Association of EMS educators (NAEMSE) EMS
Education Agenda for the Future, and EMS Agenda for The Future

Experience
Education:
Maintain a current Missouri Paramedic or RN license
Maintain current Missouri certified EMS Instructor
Current certification in an instructor training program that meets or exceeds the United
States department of Transportation EMS instructor Curriculum
Current certifications as BLS instructor, ACLS instructor, PALS instructor, ITLS or PTLS
instructor (preferred)

Work Experience:
One year of experience teaching emergency medical technician or paramedic classes
Two years of experience as a Paramedic or RN in the emergency setting

Industry Knowledge:
Ensure competency in area of instruction as evaluated by the Director of EMS Education
Maintain current knowledge of national curricula, national accreditation, national registration, and the requirements for state certification and licensure

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Working in a professional office environment this position requires sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, light lifting, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing and repetitive motion.