P/T Lab Teaching Assistant - Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Category:: Adjunct Faculty
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Department:: Health Sciences
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Aug 29, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Adjunct Faculty
Ref. No.:: ADJ
Position ID:: 192317

About Bunker Hill Community College:

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. BHCC fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.

Job Description:

• Assist in the preparation, setup, delivery, and supervision of EMT lab and simulation sessions, ensuring proper materials, equipment, and a safe learning environment.
• Provide instruction and guidance to students on basic emergency care procedures, patient management, and the safe and effective use of EMS equipment and simulation manikins under the direction of the Instructor/Coordinator or Lead Instructor.
• Supervise and evaluate student performance through skills practice, offering objective assessment and constructive feedback.
• Facilitate small groups and open lab sessions as needed, fostering student engagement and teamwork.
• Collaborate with faculty to monitor and support students' academic progress and learning needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and required program paperwork in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment during all skills training and evaluation sessions.
• Stay current with prehospital practices, EMS curriculum, and teaching methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and colleagues to support a positive, team-based learning environment.
• Attend departmental or Advisory Committee meetings (at least once per semester).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean and or Lead I/C.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• MA EMT certification in good standing with no history of suspension or revocation.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Three (3) years of experience as an EMT functioning on an emergency response ambulance. Preference for MA licensed ambulance service.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.
• Current AHA BLS instructor credentials.
• Current MA Instructor Coordinator License.
• Experience working with college students in a flexible setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred).
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Commitment to professional and program development.
• Commitment to developing a positive, learner-centered, and collaborative working environment.
• Strong commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and removing barriers to education.
• Commitment to the Mission and values of BHCC.

Additional Information:

Salary: $1,397.00 Per Credit Hour

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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