Paramedic Instructor - Elko

Paramedic Instructor Position

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Paramedic Instructor to join our EMS education team.

This full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position focuses on teaching in the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedicine and other EMS programs (EMT & AEMT). You'll have the opportunity to teach across a range of settings—including classroom, lab, clinical, and online—while helping shape the next generation of emergency medical professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field (Bachelor's preferred)
• Current National Registry or Nevada Paramedic certification/licensure
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ITLS or PHTLS
• At least three years of experience as a practicing paramedic
• EMS Instructor Endorsement or equivalent (must be obtained within 45 days of hire)
• Must obtain AHA Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain instructor certification in PHTLS or ITLS within 90 days of hire
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Student-focused and self-motivated with a collaborative attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EMS, education, or a related field
• Experience with distance education or virtual teaching technologies
• Prior instructional or training experience in EMS education
• Ability to organize and implement multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated commitment to student success in a diverse learning environment

Key Responsibilities

• Teach EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic courses in-person, online, and in clinical environments
• Supervise students in labs, simulations, and real-world clinical settings
• Coordinate clinical placements across the GBC service region
• Prepare instructional materials and follow approved curricula
• Evaluate student performance and learning outcomes
• Support curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation efforts
• Participate in college committees and departmental initiatives

Travel

The position may require driving to other GBC campuses, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area. There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada.

Compensation Grade

Academic Faculty – 2

B Contract - 9 month (end of August to mid May) working contract paid over 12 months.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $47,000 - $70,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

The following must be attached to your application:

• Resume/CV – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript

Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 9/2/2025 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada's colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing