Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Care Job at Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond)

Job Description

The Emergency Medical Care program in the Department of Fire Protection and Paramedicine Services at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2026. This position serves one of the nation’s premier undergraduate paramedic education programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering both cognitive (lecture) and psychomotor (skills lab/simulation) instruction to undergraduate paramedic students in accordance with the National EMS Education Standards, EKU’s curriculum guidelines, and CoAEMSP accreditation requirements. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate emergency medical care related courses online and on campus in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, and participate in service to the department, industry and the university.

Job Responsibility

Deliver high-quality classroom and lab-based instruction across a variety of paramedic-level courses
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of clinical and field internship experiences, ensuring compliance with CoAEMSP standards
Advise EMC students regarding academic planning, career pathways, and professional development
Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation maintenance
Maintain current knowledge of EMS education trends, best practices, and licensure requirements
Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service, including committee participation, student recruitment, and EMS community engagement
Engage in scholarly, creative, or clinical activities consistent with faculty expectations at a teaching-focused institution

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field at the time of appointment
Completion of a Paramedic training program
Experience teaching at the college or university level, especially in CoAEMSP-accredited programs
Familiarity with simulation-based education, scenario design, and debriefing
Knowledge of CoAEMSP accreditation processes and standards
Experience using clinical tracking platforms such as FISDAP or Platinum Planner
Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a practicing Paramedic
Demonstrated ability to teach and assess both cognitive and psychomotor domains in an EMS education environment
Current licensure as a Paramedic by the Kentucky Board of EMS
Kentucky Paramedic Educator Endorsement

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