Assistant Professor and Lab Manager, EMS Programs

Compensation

$62,882.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on
November 29, 2026.

The Emergency Medical Services A.S. Program prepares students for
promotions and advancement within the EMS industry. Students who
are a state of the Florida certified as EMT and Paramedic, and
graduated from a Florida accredited EMS Training Program, have
already fulfilled the core requirements and can earn an A.S. degree
in as little as one or two semesters. With an A.S. degree in
Emergency Medical Services, it is possible to move beyond providing
care in the field and seek a position in management with a public
safety agency or healthcare provider.

Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor and Lab Manager
for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs, will develop,
prepare, and teach a variety of EMS courses, while also managing
the EMS skills lab. Instructional activities will encompass more
than 50 percent of total duty time. The Assistant Professor must
have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or
online, as well as taught using other distance learning
formats.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic,

laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success
within a community college setting.

• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions

centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality
instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.

• Collaborates with the Associate Director, Chair, faculty, and

peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates
the mastery of course content.

• Assists in the direction and supervision of EMS programs and

personnel, including adjunct faculty and EMS clinical
coordination.

• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the

delivery of instruction.

• Provides leadership, positive role modeling, and strong working

relationships with students, public safety agencies, the EMS
Advisory Committee, SF faculty and staff, and members of the
community.

• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies,

objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy,
mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.

• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide

committees as needed.

• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear

feedback regarding academic performance.

• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records

including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.

• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’

progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.

• Collaborates with the EMS Programs Director to implement

requirements established by organizations such as CoAEMSP, the
Florida Department of Health, and partner organizations to maintain
accreditation of IPS programs and facilities.

• Collects data and prepares, transmits, and maintains various

reports and records.

• Collaborates with peer faculty to design and develop

simulation-based training with equipment to include a variety of
human patient simulators and ensure that assessments are performed
accurately.

• Maintains simulation equipment to ensure operational

readiness.

• Ensures that simulators and other equipment are properly

understood and utilized by faculty.

• Collaborates with EMS Programs faculty to ensure continuity

between instruction in the classroom and skills lab along with
practices in clinical experiences.

• Collaborates and provides support to SF staff and partner

organizations in the administration of American Heart Association
training center policies and operations.

• Promotes a professional, supportive, innovative, safe, and

non-discriminatory environment for students, faculty, and staff to
ensure that all decisions and other actions are in the best
interests of the College.

• Provides good stewardship of SF equipment, supplies, and

property to ensure that training and education resources are
provided and maintained in a prudent manner.

• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the

instructional assignment.

• Keeps a record of operating procedures and may share position

specific knowledge, including use of collegewide ERP and related
system processes, by providing guidance on standard operations and
established departmental procedures as needed.

• Provides service to the college through participation in

events, committees, and other college activities.

• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures,

guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees,
including but not limited to those related to document retention
and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of

records and other sensitive information according to appropriate
state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and
procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed,

accessible, and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Must meet requirements specified in FAC 64J-
1.0201, "EMS Instructor Qualifications." Accordingly, as of this
writing, the appointee must: Be certified as a Florida paramedic in
good standing with the Florida Department of Health. Have a minimum
of an associate's degree from an institution whose accreditation is
recognized by the United States Department of Education. Lead
instructor: Successfully complete the levels A and B instructor
coursework listed in Table I and Table II of FAC 64J-1.0201.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be
conducted. Out-of-state applicants must obtain paramedic
certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians and licensure as a Florida paramedic in good standing
with the Florida Department of Health prior to their first day of
employment. Instructor certification in all of the following areas
is necessary within six months of employment: Basic Life Support,
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and
either International Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life
Support. Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds without
assistance. Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator
(driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for the
college.

Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with
experience working in a community college and/or university
setting. Teaching experience and the ability to incorporate
appropriate instructional technologies into coursework.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural

environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive,

able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid
growth environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze

information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures,
collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts,
identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the
interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop
recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select
appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a

professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using
preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned,

sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review
and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and
other factors.

• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously

to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience
and persistence when helping students with little or no computer
skills.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism,

civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related
actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule,

and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or
ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues,

determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and
following through with implementing resolutions.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level

of interactive service to others, building relationships and
addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed

established targets.

• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of

Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate,

manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to
swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action,
and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS),
please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be
affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your
current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed
ineligible depending upon the date of your
retirement.

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educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member
of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied
the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college
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applicants for employment, and the general public. sfcollege.edu/eaeo

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discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual
harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed
to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not
to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible
veterans and spouses of veterans.