Adjunct Faculty - Degree Emergency Medical Services

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Degree Emergency Medical Services Agency: Virginia Peninsula Community College Location: Hampton - 650 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Job Description Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. Virginia Peninsula seeks faculty to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and/or up to 8 credit hours during the summer semester. The teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Applicants will be part of a standing pool from which the College will draw as scheduling needs dictate. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Instruction may be during the day, evening, or weekend. This position will teach classes such as Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Critical Care, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and Tactical Emergency Medical Support. Essential Functions Design and delivery of instruction for day and evening classes. Responsible for student assessment and grading. Maintain adequate on‑campus presence. Provide timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Current National Registry certification at Paramedic level or Virginia certification at Paramedic level. Have a passion for the discipline and a commitment to a student‑centered philosophy in support of academic excellence for diverse groups of learners. Excellent interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as part of a team. Willingness to serve the needs of traditional and non‑traditional students from a variety of backgrounds and age groups. Ability to modify, when appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning. Adopt methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to the division administrator each semester according to established deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience and/or strong interest in teaching and inspiring adult learners to fulfill the College’s mission to change lives and empower students to succeed. Must be able to work at all campus locations. Additional Considerations Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Current certification as a Virginia EMS Education Coordinator. Previous instructional experience in a CoAEMSP accredited EMS program. Community college teaching experience. Teaching experience in online or hybrid, and traditional face‑to‑face classroom modalities. Demonstrated proficiency and experience in using instructional technologies and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) with ability to use technology to enhance teaching and educational experience. Demonstrated ability to measure, assess, and align student outcomes within courses or programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers