Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Position

University of South Alabama

Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Instructor Position

The University of South Alabama Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) invites

applications for a non-tenure track, twelve-month, Instructor of Emergency Medical Services.

Candidates for this position will be expected to advise students and teach EMT, AEMT, and

paramedic courses.

Qualifications : Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited

institution (Master’s Degree preferred), current State of Alabama paramedic license, National

Registry paramedic certification a minimum of three years of paramedic work experience, and at

least one year of experience as an EMS instructor.

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will be required to obtain a Master’s degree in a related

discipline from a regionally-accredited institution within four years of hire date. Candidates must

obtain instructor certifications in American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and BLS within six

months of starting position. Position will start January 1, 2026.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Each applicant should email the search committee chair : a cover letter of interest, a current

curriculum vitae, contact information for three references along with copies of any current

licenses to the following :

Mr. Joel Ellzie, MHA, NRP

Chair, Search Committee

Department of EMS

University of South Alabama

Email : jellzie@southalabama.edu

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,

gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any

other applicable legally protected basis.

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