EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LEAD INSTRUCTOR at MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

South Portland, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

49579.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Medical Services, Instruction, Patient Assessment, Trauma Management, Medication Administration, Airway Management, Clinical Experience, Curriculum Development, Student Evaluation, Communication, Counseling, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Collaboration, Supervision, Learning Management Systems

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Details Job Location: Southern Maine - South Portland, ME 04106 PROJECTED START DATE: January, 2026 STARTING SALARY RANGE: $42,767 - $49,579 BENEFITS: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA in lieu of social security, generous personal/sick time allowances, professional development, and tuition waivers within the MCCS for employees, spouse, and/or dependents. SMCC summary of benefits 2025.pdf RESPONSIBILITIES: The Lead Instructor is responsible for an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or Paramedic Program. Instructional topics may include Emergency Medical Services (EMS) preparatory topics, EMS operations, airway management, medication administration, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma management, special populations, special topics, and/or cardiology. Lead Instructors will be able to: Maintain collateral communications among administration, Program Director(s), Medical Director(s), department chair(s), Clinical Coordinator, faculty, and students Instruct students in course content and assigned subjects Demonstrate EMS skills Instruct students how to perform EMS skills from lesson plans and instructional guides Demonstrate proficiency with effective methods for content delivery in a learning environment Supervise peer-review sessions Track skills progression with learning management systems Utilize learning management systems to track student progress and grades Evaluate student competency utilizing program guidelines in the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and field settings Recommend changes to assessments, lesson plans, presentations, program guides and curriculum related to EMR, EMR, AEMT and paramedic education Demonstrate effective counseling and remediation of students Maintain licenses, certifications, and current clinical practice knowledge base through life-long learning and continuing education. Attend training, meetings and committees as available Perform other duties as directed by Southern Maine Community College and the Maine Community College System MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree or higher State of Maine licensure as a Paramedic, Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist (RT), and/or Physician Assistant (PA- C), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and/or Physician (MD/DO) with a minimum of one (1) years continuous clinical experience in Emergency Medical Services, Urgent Care, Emergency Department, and/or Intensive Care Maine EMS Instructor Coordinator - Paramedic License or equivalent (must have Maine License within 6 months of employment) Maine Class C driver’s license or equivalent At least one (1) year active instructional experience as a college instructor or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or higher National Registry of EMTs certification Experience with CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Accreditation American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS Instructor National Association of EMS Educators Instructor I & II course National Associations of EMTs Instructor Employment eligibility: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Currently, SMCC is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa. THINKING ABOUT APPLYING? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. SMCC is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact 207-741-5826. APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin on January 19,2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references. Apply Here Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Lead Instructor is responsible for teaching various Emergency Medical Services programs and ensuring effective communication among faculty and students. They will also evaluate student competencies and recommend changes to the curriculum as needed.