Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Part-time instructor

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

Position Title

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Part-time instructor Job Summary: The EMS Instructor is a part-time position located thru the CLC Campus in Grayslake, IL and teaches in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. Under the direction of the EMS Program Director, the EMS Instructor is responsible for preparing, delivering didactic, and laboratory education that parallels the NHTSA, IDPH, and National Standards curriculum.

Job Description

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to CLC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the EMS education program.
• Maintain a variety of regular and confidential documents including general correspondence, reports, class schedules, forms, contracts, and memorandums from rough draft or from verbal instructions; prepare copies of documents; distribute information
• Update and maintain files as requested by the directors; assist with forms and collection of data as requested
• Demonstrate high-level professionalism
• Participate in institutional, advisory, and program/instruction committees, campus activities, and representation of the college in the community
• Participate in program reviews
• Continue professional development for the improvement of self and the program to meet the needs of a learning-centered college
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Provide accessibility to students and colleagues as expected in a learning-centered college
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EMS Program Director Required qualifications:
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in EMS
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications
• Current IL or NREMT, EMT or Paramedic credential, Nursing credential

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher
• 5 or more years of work experience in EMS
• Evidence of being detail-oriented
• Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of a strong work ethic with a proven track record of project completion, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle high-pressure environments
• Evidence of a willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth
• Current certifications of CPR, ACLS, PALS, and ITLS/PHTLS Instructor
• Certification as an EMT or Paramedic Level I or II Instructor
• Experience teaching at the community college level

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part time Total Hours Per Week: 5 Position Type: Faculty Job Family: Academic Affiliate Posting Date: 07/31/2025 Expected Start Date: 09/30/2025 Compensation Grade: Location: Grayslake Campus Department: JM - Biological & Health Sciences Operations Department EEO Statement: College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.