EMSLRC Instructional Service Specialist

Education Requirement:

• Baccalaureate degree required.
• Master’s degree in education or an EMS-related discipline is desired.
• Current knowledge of emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and current practices.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum three (3) years of prehospital EMS or related public safety experience.
• Previous experience providing adult instruction or health care education with distance education experience preferred.
• Previous experience in the design of curriculum or course construction.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, conduct follow-up and multi-task within a changing environment, under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with students, professional health care staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal communications/interactions.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office and Canvas.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Nationally certified (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) Paramedic. Nationally certified EMT or Advanced EMT applicants may be considered with Paramedic certification required within two years of appointment.
• Iowa EMS provider certification or reciprocity-eligible at the level of national certification
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)  
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor (Paramedic)

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience performing direct patient care as an EMS provider in an urban EMS system
• Fire service or EMS leadership experience at the company officer or field supervisor level
• National certification as an EMS educator (NCEE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
• Experience precepting EMS students during field internship

Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume and cover letter clearly addressing how the required and desired qualifications of this position have been met. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on July 24, 2021. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.