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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate lab instructor in the United States is $27.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Graduate Lab Instructors are graduate students, often pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, who are responsible for leading laboratory sessions in a college or university setting. They assist faculty by teaching lab courses, demonstrating experiments, supervising students, and grading assignments or reports. Graduate Lab Instructors play a key role in helping undergraduates understand practical applications of theoretical concepts. Their responsibilities may also include preparing lab materials, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and providing additional academic support to students. This position helps graduate students gain valuable teaching experience while contributing to their academic community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate lab instructor?

To thrive as a Graduate Lab Instructor, you need a solid background in the relevant scientific discipline, experience with laboratory procedures, and at least a bachelor's degree—often progressing toward a graduate degree. Familiarity with lab equipment, safety protocols, and learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and organizational skills help you effectively guide students and manage lab sessions. These competencies ensure safe, efficient lab operations and foster a productive learning environment for students.

What are some common challenges faced by graduate lab instructors, and how can they be addressed?

Graduate Lab Instructors often encounter challenges such as managing diverse student skill levels, balancing their own coursework or research with teaching responsibilities, and ensuring effective communication of complex concepts. To address these challenges, it's helpful to prepare clear lesson plans, seek guidance from faculty mentors, and utilize campus resources for teaching support. Building strong organizational skills and maintaining open communication with both students and supervising professors can also contribute to a successful teaching experience.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Lab Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,276 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

CMTI EMT Program Educator/Lab Instructor

Buzzards Bay, MA • On-site

Brewster/EasCare Ambulance
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$30 - $40/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

CMTI EMT Program Educator/Lab Instructor
The EMT Program Educator/Lab Instructor assist with the instruction of EMS courses for Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI) Accredited EMT Programs. The EMT Program Educator/Lab Instructor assists Instructor/Coordinators with lectures and lab task. This position reports to CMTI Program Director and Director of Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assists with instruction for the didactic, psychomotor and all lab programs relating to all CMTI accredited EMT programs operating throughout Massachusetts.
  • Prepares and delivers instruction with supervision from CMTI Program Director or Instructor/Coordinator.
  • Supervises activities of EMT students during instructional time.
  • Evaluates students' performance and provides feedback to CMTI Program Director or Instructor/Coordinator.
  • Conducts case review sessions in the Sim Lab, classroom, or off-site.
  • Operates program AV equipment and SIM Lab.
  • Participates in professional development programs at CMTI.
  • Attends staff meetings as needed at CMTI locations
  • Adheres to CMTI policies and guidelines
  • Additional Miscellaneous job duties can be assigned by CMTI Program Director, Director of Operations or Instructor Coordinator.

Knowledge/Education:
High School Graduate, Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certifications, Must be certified and in good standing with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Service. Massachusetts EMT Instructor/Coordinator License preferred, but not required. CMTI willing to send selected candidates to I/C program after one year of successful employment.
License, Registration, Certification requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license and be State and Nationally certified as and EMT, AEMT or Paramedic.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Experience as an EMS Educator, FTO, or other relevant EMS experience. Approval will be on a case-by-case basis following a review of all submitted documents to CMTI.
Experience with EMS education standards or approved Instructor for, CPR, PHTLS, AMLS, is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described above represent those that an EMT Program Educator/Lab Instructor must meet to perform his/her job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This is an hourly position and pay is based off candidates EMS teaching experience/background.

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