Instructor, Emergency Medical Services

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Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

$51,856.00

Maximum Hiring Annual Salary:

$72,250.00

Placement within the salary range above is based on a combination of education and work experience.

Included with Aims Faculty full-time employment is a generous package of benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Faculty Personal Leave (16 hours per year) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 166 days worked with deferred paid (Summer semester off)
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums  
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits) 
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Full-Time, Faculty, 9-month Academic position – EMS Faculty for the Paramedic Program. This is a Full-Time, due process, benefited Faculty position beginning Fall Semester, 2026. Teaching load may be higher in the Fall semester and lighter in the Spring semester.

The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. The faculty member is also responsible for professional development and service to the college.

Provide effective and high-quality instruction and assessment, continually refine and modernize curriculum so that it remains educationally sound and meets the high standards of Aims Community College; develop curriculum as assigned. Primary lecture instruction for Paramedic Pharmacology, Cardiology, Medical Emergencies, and Trauma Emergencies courses with associated lab courses for Fundamentals, Special Considerations, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Medical Emergencies, and Trauma Emergencies or other EMS courses as needed. Additionally, full-time faculty are expected to collaborate on the creation and oversight of curriculum, support part-time faculty through meetings and answering questions and keep the department chair informed of issues, concerns, and highlights from the classroom. Maintain currency in your field of expertise. Use computer technology to enhance student learning. Ensure availability to students by providing opportunities for answering questions and providing support outside of the classroom, this can take the form of formal office hours, phone call availability, synchronous chat, or other such options as long as you make availability clear to students and responsive to their needs. Be available to teach on any campus/outreach site at any scheduled time as assigned. Efforts are made to accommodate faculty preferences, but all faculty must provide flexibility to accommodate students’ scheduling needs as our top priority. Demonstrate an attitude and aptitude that is supportive of the College’s efforts to provide students with a range of course modality options. Teaching assignment may include online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face or blended (hybrid) versions of these as determined by student, department and college needs. Provide meaningful participation on college committees or organizations by seeking out areas of interest and being supportive of department and college needs. Actively participate in college efforts to enhance student persistence and retention. Assist in the implementation of institutional, divisional, or department goals as assigned. Initiate and maintain professional relationships with external agencies, business and other educational institutions as assigned. Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy that each individual should be allowed an opportunity to succeed regardless of past experience. Demonstrate a knowledge of developmental education theory and student development theory, and develop strategies to meet students wherever they are in their knowledge and ability level to help them successfully reach the course outcomes. Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of Aims Community College’s Mission Statement, Purposes, Philosophy and commitment to Affirmative Action. Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Program Director or Academic Dean.

Teaching & Professional Obligations:

• Interacting with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.
• Instructional Delivery: Providing clear communication of information and promoting learning through an effective learning environment.
• Instructional Design: Designing, sequencing, implementing, and presenting experiences which promote student learning (both in-person & online), and designing, developing, and implementing tools, technologies, and procedures for assessing student-learning outcomes.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of learning for students.
• Provide effective and high-quality instruction of subject being taught.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly-defined outcomes for student learning.
• Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to those defined outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in an ongoing College-Wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
• Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.
• Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate.
• Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
• Maintain office hours, turn in grades on time, meet assigned classes.
• Submits course syllabi and other required documents on time.
• Manages the classroom facility.
• Keeps accurate attendance and grade records.
• Meets other professional obligations as stated in the Faculty Annual Plan and Evaluation.

Scholarly & Creative Activities (Professional Development) & Service to the College:

• Endeavors related to a faculty member’s teaching assignment that contribute to the discovery, dissemination, and practical application of knowledge and/or skill.
• Acquire and/or maintain certification.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and/or training appropriate to one’s field.
• Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment.
• Create teaching methodology and instructional design.
• Other activities that contribute to keeping current in the content field.
• Helping the College meet the goals and objectives of its mission and strategic plan.
• Provide competent advising to students seeking AAS, AS, and/or AA Degrees and program certificates.
• Fulfill College service requirements by making meaningful contributions on campus and/or to community service groups.
• Participate in institutional and departmental recruitment and retention activities. Assist in the evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resources and materials in one’s assigned area.
• Serve on department, division, and institutional committees.
• Assist in program and curriculum review, revision, and the development and assessment of learning.
• Maintain classrooms and/or labs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, philosophy and commitment to diversity.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a related healthcare field; plus five (5) years of emergency medical experience with knowledge of hospital and EMS policies and procedures.

OR

• Associates degree in a related healthcare field plus paramedic certification and 10,000 hours of related experience.

PLUS

• Registered with the National Registry or State Paramedic certified (does not have to be the state of Colorado). Selected candidate must obtain Colorado Paramedic Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Shall hold or qualify for a full-time, post-secondary vocational credential in Paramedic issued by Aims Community College CTE Office. Contact Landon Loyd for the application at landon.loyd@aims.edu. This will require at least two (2) years (4,000 hours) of approved experience in Paramedic. The preference is 8,000 – 10,000 hours of work experience or a combination of work and teaching experience.
• Current immunizations (two (2) negative Tuberculosis (TST/PPD/TB) screening tests; laboratory evidence of immunity (titer) to Rubella, Rubeola, and Mumps; laboratory evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella (Chicken Pox); laboratory evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B; Tetanus vaccine less than 10 years old; Flu Shot) as required by clinical sites.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.
• Have completed a course in teaching adults (e.g. Train the Trainer) or have documented experience in teaching adults.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel programs, and Outlook (Gmail).
• ACLS & PALS Certification.
• Ability to teach using methodologies that support a student-centered learning environment.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use computer technology in classroom/lab instruction.
• A willingness to take classes in teaching methods, curriculum development, computer applications or other coursework deemed necessary by the Department Chair, Academic Dean, or Program Director.
• A positive attitude toward teaching courses in varied modalities, including online, synchronous remote and traditional face-to-face.
• Current CPR certification.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Registered with the National Registry or State Paramedic certified (does not have to be the state of Colorado). Selected candidate must obtain Colorado Paramedic Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• ACLS & PALS Certification.
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related healthcare field
• Experience in a community college teaching environment, curriculum writing, and alternative delivery instruction.
• Paramedic Clinical and Lab instruction experience.
• Experience teaching and supporting traditionally underserved student populations.
• A demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid) versions of each.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Faculty:  Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.

All required documents need to be submitted on every application. There is no way for Aims to attach these documents in the process. However, upon hire current Aims Community College Faculty are not required to submit transcripts if official transcripts are already on file.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

To attain the maximum hiring amount employee must have:

• Liberal Arts or Developmental Education Faculty Position: applicable Masters degree plus 36 credits (or an applicable terminal degree), plus 10 years of applicable work experience.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Faculty Position: applicable Masters degree, plus 10 years of applicable work experience.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.