FY25 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

FY25 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, C Basis (10 Months)

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 6, 2025 @ 4:30 PM

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is comprised of nine colleges serving all or part of more than 40 cities in Southern California and spanning a service area of 882 square miles. Its colleges offer instruction to 225,000 students annually, in 600 associate's degree and 400 certificate of achievement programs, in general, career-technical and transfer education, and contribute significantly to the economic and social well-being of its students, the regional economy and the greater Los Angeles area. For more information about the LACCD, please visit our website at www.laccd.edu.

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (ELAC)

East Los Angeles College (ELAC), with an enrollment of approximately 28,000, is the largest of the nine colleges in the LACCD and is located in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park in the San Gabriel Valley, with a satellite campus in the southeast community of South Gate. ELAC provides the highest quality transfer and workforce education courses, along with superior adult education, basic skills, and community service programs. We serve a culturally diverse community in a dynamic urban setting with the purpose of supporting students in achieving associate of arts degrees, general education, skill certificates, and/or personal development. The college seeks to fulfill the potential of each student through innovative teaching methods, the latest in educational technology, and committed support services.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at ELAC, housed within our Administration of Justice Department, seeks to hire someone with a demonstrated commitment to student success for a tenured-track full-time, C-Basis (10 Month) EMT Instructor faculty position to start in the Fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate will exhibit a passion for teaching the EMT program and work collaboratively with the college's other departments to build an integrated program that offers multiple academic and/or professional pathways. Student-focused, motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals who possess the required training, work experience and commitment to the community college mission and values are invited to submit applications.

JOB DUTIES

Teach EMT courses related to theory and skills courses in accordance with the established course outline of record. This includes organizing instruction towards achieving student learning outcomes and utilizing various teaching methodologies such as lecture, discussion, demonstrations, etc.

Ability to integrate industry experience with classroom teaching experience to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

Assess and document Student Learning Outcomes for course.

Maintain professional and ethical standards.

Maintain currency and competency in Emergency Medical Services guidelines and practices.

Ability to maintain confidential student records.

Maintain clinical affiliations and development of new clinical sites.

Complete LA County reports and recertification documents.

Responsible for outreach, recruitment and retention of new and continuing students.

Facilitate student onboarding and orientation into the EMT program.

Participation in department activities, campus committees and advisory boards.

Create academic and career pathways for transfer and job placement related to field of study.

The successful candidate will be culturally responsive in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment;
OR
Associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience, which must be directly related to the teaching assignment.
A sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT & COVID 19 VACCINATION

A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

Current EMT license.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year of experience as an EMT Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and/or Principal instructor.

At least one year of experience coordinating field activities related to the EMT program.

Current license as a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Paramedic who is currently licensed in California; Or be an Advanced EMT or EMT who is currently certified in California; AND have at least two years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine within the last five (5) years.

COMPENSATION

The current starting range is from $74,500 to $138,430 for the ten-month academic year depending on educational preparation and professional experience. The doctoral differential is $4,610 per academic year. The district provides an excellent benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. See LACCD's Health Benefits website for more information.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;

2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;

3. Contact information for three (3) professional references;

4. Copies of certifications or licensures as a Physician, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, or paramedic; (Must be currently licensed in California)

5. Transcripts of all college work. (unofficial copies are acceptable for application). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation at the time of application. You may obtain a listing of approved agencies at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).

Application materials will not be accepted by fax, U.S mail, email or in-person. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. All submitted materials become the property of the LACCD. All required documentation must be filed electronically no later than 4:30PM June 6, 2025.

For additional information, please contact:

Nancy Ramirez

ramirenn@elac.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2023

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