Job Details

Full-Time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor

Position Number: 6993275
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Medicine - Emergency Medical Services

Full-Time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor

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Job Posting Date:
March 10, 2026

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$62,000 - $82,000

Department:
School of HPS_Faculty & Management

Job Description:

Due to program expansion, the School of Human and Protective Services at Madison College is hiring three full-time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructors to teach across the EMS disciplines (which includes EMT, AEMT, Paramedic). Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. The ideal candidate brings strong paramedic field experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to make effective decisions in dynamic and high-pressure environments. Candidates who have served as mentors, preceptors, or field training officers and who are passionate about preparing the next generation of EMS professionals are encouraged to apply. Teaching experience is welcome but not required. Madison College supports industry professionals in developing the instructional skills needed to succeed in the classroom and clinical environment.

Work-life balance is an important element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters), and teaching summer courses, if available, is optional, with additional pay. Full time Instructors also receive an excellent benefit package. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College's mission, vision, and values.

Madison College believes every instructor brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions.

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of April 14, 2026, at 11:59pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Our goal is to conduct virtual interviews on or around April 24th and 27th, and second-round, in-person interviews the week of May 11th, for an August 13, 2026, start date.

This position is responsible for teaching Paramedic/EMT/AEMT classes at the college level. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction using established curriculum and course materials, adapting and enhancing instructional strategies to support student learning, utilizing effective teaching technologies and learning environments, assessing student progress, advising students, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of curriculum and instruction. Faculty also participate in college service activities at the department, school, and college levels.

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Human and Protective Services

A faculty member in this position may teach the following courses: EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiology, Pharmacology. Other teaching opportunities may be assigned depending on departmental needs. Most courses are offered in person (day and evening), with some hybrid offerings.

Essential Duties:

-Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs and support student engagement. Revise curriculum to improve student learning.

-Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.

-Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.

-Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendation, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.

-Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.

-Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of an individualized professional development plan.

-Maintains a commitment to the college mission, vision and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Effective communication skills including demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.

-Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability (through inclusive pedagogy).

- Desire and ability to teach courses at both the collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.

-Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.

-Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.

-Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

Option 1

Bachelor's degree in any field
Two (2) years (4,000 hours) of related paramedic work experience

OR

Option 2

Associate degree in a related field
Five (5) years (10,000 hours) of paramedic work experience
Ability to complete a Bachelor's degree in any field within three (3) years of hire (Madison College offers tuition reimbursement)

Additional Required Credentials (both options):

Licensed at the EMT-Paramedic level or higher in Wisconsin
Licensed as a Wisconsin EMS Instructor II, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

At least one (1) year (2,000 hours) of occupational work experience must have occurred within the five (5) years prior to the date of hire. This requirement may be waived for candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the field within the previous five (5) years.

Experience with, or willingness to learn, different modes of instruction (online, hybrid, Classroom Live, and modes of the future).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A cover letter
A current resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts

Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Note: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. Your official degree transcripts will be required if hired.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Director, Civil Rights and Compliance, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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