Full time Paramedic (Emergency M

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Department: Academic Emergency Services

Required Documents Needed to Apply: Join Utah Valley University and help prepare the next generation of Emergency Medical Services professionals. This Professional in Residence faculty position offers the opportunity to share real-world EMS and paramedic expertise with students through a variety of instructional formats, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and live-stream courses. Faculty members play an important role in shaping student success, contributing to program assessment, and supporting the growth of the EMS profession through service and community engagement. This position is ideal for experienced EMS professionals who are passionate about teaching, mentoring students, and making a meaningful impact in higher education while remaining connected to the evolving needs of the emergency medical services field.

Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.

Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.

Engages in student recruitment, adjunct training, overseeing courses with many sections, evaluating concurrent enrollment teachers, and assisting in clinical, internship, and coaching placement.

Serves the department and community by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other department and community-facing service appointments. Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the summary of duties, plus 8 years paid full-time experience related to the program and discipline with 3-years teaching within discipline. This position is intended to be a full-time, program-building position with time and energy commitments equal to those expected from a tenure-track assistant professor.

Graduate degree in a related discipline plus 10-years of experience as a paid full-time paramedic provider in a 911-dispatched pre-hospital EMS system, 3-years critical care experience with commensurate certifications, 3-years teaching in higher education or critical care.

Critical Care Certification(s) (i.e. AHA Affiliate Faculty or AHA Training Center Coordinator experience

Utah Bureau of EMS Instructor Endorsement

Experience Teaching College Level EMS/Critical Care courses

Utah Bureau of EMS Paramedic licensure, or

***(May consider a candidate with substantial experience in out-of-hospital emergency care, with academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services, and with healthcare licensure at least equivalent to that of a paramedic. Documents Needed to Apply Required:

# Utah BEMS course delivery requirements, NREMT psychomotor and cognitive testing requirements, National EMS Educational Standards,

National EMS Scope of Practice, and pre-hospital transport system.

Knowledge of subject matter, trends, and course content pertinent to Emergency Medical Services.

Knowledge of online and classroom teaching environments, such as Canvas or other course management systems.

Soft skills in maintaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Proficient in managing large courses with many sections and interacting with community partners.

Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.

Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums

• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the …