Emergency Medical Services Faculty

Full Job Description

GJB-311374 12/25: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College.

With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Requirements

Job Summary

The EMS Faculty position is a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the EMS Academy. ACC Faculty teach 15 credits each fall and spring semester.

Faculty may have the option to teach courses during the summer semester for additional compensation.

Courses may be taught using both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, computer-aided, distance learning, self-paced, and interdisciplinary.

Faculty may need to teach at any ACC campus and at various times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

ACC is committed to creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success.

As such, we seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and communities the college serves.

ACC is dedicated to supporting our faculty throughout their careers as educators, scholars, and professionals.

We provide a robust offering of professional development opportunities for faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategies, outcomes-based practice, and reflective practice.

Faculty develop an equity-minded and culturally responsive pedagogy that closes success gaps and fosters a commitment to excellence in education.

Candidates with a foundational understanding of these skills and knowledge or a demonstrated growth mindset on these topics are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for teaching and dedication to mentoring students in a supportive academic environment.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of practical experience and academic expertise in emergency medical services and will contribute to the growth and development of our academic programs.

We welcome educators who are excited to engage students in an immersive, practical environment.

All applications must be submitted through our website.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Associate degree in related field (or relevant current industry license or certification) and a current state certification or ability to obtain state certification as a Paramedic within 6 months of initial appointment.

Tested experience may be used in lieu of the degree requirement on a case-by-case basis.

Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.

Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized communities such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development. Ability to communicate effectively in a form that is appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently credentialed as NREMT Paramedic.
• Experience using simulation as an instructional modality.
• Experience in facilitating equitable outcomes for customers, key stakeholders, or students using effective inclusive strategies.
• Demonstrate building successful professional relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external constituents and outside agencies.
• Participate and/or lead in professional organizations, committees and/or taskforces.
• Experience with remote and/or online teaching/training and experience developing courses for multiple delivery formats.
• Ability to develop well-defined assessment/evaluation objectives and high-performance standards aligned with expectations.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through our website.

All applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

Unofficial transcripts - Your experience and skills are what matter to us.

As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role.

Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) means to you and how you may have incorporated DEI into your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Additional Information

CompensationThe projected start date for this position is August 2026. The salary range for this position is $61,940 to $77,239, commensurate with education and experience.

This salary is based on 166 contract days within an academic year (August to May). Salary will be pro-rated based on actual contract days worked. This is a full-time, 9-month, FLSA-exempt position.

This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. AP 3-55provides information regarding salary placement and adjustments. Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office, classroom, and a simulation lab.

Simulation education commonly occurs out of doors and may be taught in the Mobile Education Simulation Lab at various locations around the State of Colorado.

The EMS simulation rooms involve moving projected images, smells, lights and sounds.

• This position operates multiple simulation trainers, often at the same time. Simulation and skill events commonly use needles and simulated medications and IV fluids. Some classes may involve demonstration of skills on simulated patients.
• This position requires the ability to move, position, and transport classroom equipment weighing up to 120 lbs. with a team lift.

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Benefits

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees.

Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.

Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)

• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 90 hours of sick leave per academic year with up to 16 of those hours converted to personal leave and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.
• New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in AP 3-160.

Notice to all Applicants

All applications must be submitted through our website.

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive.

In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at arapahoe.edu

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.