Description
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Emergency Medical Technician program. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional teaching skills, enthusiasm for the subject matter, an inclusive and equity-driven approach to teaching and learning, and innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. Candidates should be able and excited to teach hands-on and lecture-based coursework in the department.
The EMT program currently has one of the highest completion rates at the college for its EMT-B Certificate program. The program has a strong network of field trainers from EMS agencies across the region, and these field trainers assist the faculty with providing the students hands-on practice with vitally important skills. The program has a reputation for innovation, and its faculty and field trainers are incorporating greater fidelity in simulation into the curriculum and experimenting with virtual reality to provide a wider array of simulation experiences. The college and program would like to explore the possibility of expanding into offering training to prepare graduates for the Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification. Skagit’s EMT program collaborates closely with the Fire Prevention Technology program, especially since all Fire students must complete the EMT course and certification. The program thus has a strong network of partners on and off campus, and it is a rewarding and innovative place to work.
SVC Workforce Education Faculty typically teach an equivalent of 15- 18 instructional units per quarter (3 classes) and engage in College service. This position is expected to begin in Winter Quarter, January 2025.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience teaching, co-teaching, or evaluating in EMT-B courses;
- Associate degree in emergency services or a related field from an accredited college or equivalent education and experience;
- Three years of experience in direct patient care working as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, firefighter, or other first responder;
- Active certification as an EMT instructor from NAEMSE, NAEMT, or a similar approved entity;
- Certified as a Washington State EMS Evaluator (ESE) and have begun a qualified online course to complete the Washington Senior EMS Instructor (SEI) certification. IMPORTANT NOTE: the candidate must complete the SEI certification before teaching courses and beginning the tenure-track position. For candidates who meet most preferred qualifications but are still earning the SEI, the tenure-track position could begin in April 2026 instead of January.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in direct patient care working as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, firefighter, or other first responder;
- Bachelor's degree in emergency services, health sciences, education, or compatible area of study;
- Active certification as Senior EMS Instructor (SEI) in Washington State;
- Current Paramedic certification or Firefighter I certification;
- Experience training or teaching adults;
- Experience teaching online using an industry-standard LMS such as Canvas;
- Two (2) or more years of teaching experience in a higher education or EMS setting.
