EMS Instructor, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Department

Boston University Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructors are employees of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (PERD). This position falls under the direct supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager of Boston University Emergency Medical Services (BUEMS).

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and teach small groups of EMT students independently or with a co-instructor
• Teach and provide feedback on students’:
• Verbal and physical patient assessment skills
• Reasoning and understanding of clinical concepts
• Narrative writing
• Provide detailed written and verbal performance evaluations for instructor interns
• Assist with quality improvement of teaching materials through attendance and participation of pre-lab and post-lab
• Review relevant materials prior to teaching
• Maintain working knowledge of current Massachusetts EMS protocols
• Maintain working knowledge of current National Registry EMT standard curriculum
• Maintain working knowledge of and ability to perform all practical skills taught in course
• Direct students to the appropriate academic and administrative resources
• Maintain, set up, and put away equipment and report any issues to office staff
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor during all labs and classes
• Abide by the BUEMS code of conduct

Qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts EMT certification
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Current CPR and First Aid Instructor Certification (mandatory for lead lab instructors, preferred for instructor interns)

To apply, send your resume to buems@bu.edu.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.