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Title: Emergency Medical Services Faculty

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time

College: Pikes Peak State College

Division: Office of the President

Department: PPSC Instructional Services

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $60,000 annual gross

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.
Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.
As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.
We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives.
At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

Regular Faculty work under the direction of their respective Associate Dean/Division Dean and are responsible for meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College and the Department Chair's approved course outline. Regular Faculty are also responsible for using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course.
Regular Faculty are required to serve a provisional period from the date of employment until the completion of employment under three consecutive full year regular contracts.
This position may require working in virtual, weekend, evening, or various campus locations. Successful candidates must be willing to teach concurrent enrollment both on PPSC campuses and in local area high schools. The required teaching schedule is August to May.
The required pay schedule is September to August.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services OR ability to obtain a completed Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services within 12 months of hire.
• Current Nationally Registered Paramedic or ability to obtain Colorado Paramedic Certification within 60 days of hire.
• One year of teaching experience in Emergency Medical Services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services or related field.
• Three or more years of teaching experience at a community college, hospital, or fire department.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning.
• Experience in program assessment.
• Demonstrate certification as an American Heart Association Instructor in Basic Life Support.
• Demonstrate certification as an American Heart Association Instructor in Advanced Life Support.
• Demonstrate certification as an American Heart Association Instructor in Pediatric Life Support.
• Demonstrated completion of the Colorado State Instructor Series.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Faculty/Student Interaction
• Demonstrates a commitment to teaching.
• Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies.
• Uses flexible approaches in teaching for learning.
• Acknowledges differences in learning styles and motivation.
• Encourages students to achieve goals.
• Relates coursework to real life experiences.
• Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude towards students.
Classroom Performance
• Organizes subject matter, course materials, and objectives.
• Communicates effectively.
• Maintains knowledge of and enthusiasm for both the subject matter and teaching.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students.
Materials and Preparation/Relevancy
• Maintains current and relevant syllabus, following State guidelines when indicated.
• Reviews and updates course materials.
• Uses evaluation methods related to and appropriate for course content.
• Informs students in writing, of the objectives of the course content.
• Uses supplemental resources in addition to textbook or other course materials.
• Participate in all aspects of department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required. Record keeping and Instructional Management
• Keep scheduled office hours, including providing regular student office hours.
• Meets classes as scheduled for prescribed time.
• Submits required reports and documents.
• Attends required Divisional meetings.
Professionalism
• Seeks to maintain a high quality of instruction by remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues.
• Collaborates with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Uses communication techniques that foster collegiality when problem solving.
• Works to resolve conflicts in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Contributes to the promotion of an excellent educational climate within the college as a whole, as well as within the division and department. Promoting Division/College Quality of Instruction
• Assist, as requested, with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog.
• Assist with curriculum review, revision, development and implementation within the department.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of course outlines and course syllabi.
• Assist in textbook selection and adoption.
• Assist with student advising and student registration.
• Maintain a program advisory committee, as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities as requested by the dean.
• Assist with program reviews as required by appropriate agencies, e.g., NCA. Professional Contributions
• Serve on college discipline, department, and community committees and task forces on behalf of the college.
• Assist with Divisional activities as requested by the dean.
• Assist with student recruitment as appropriate.
• Assist with the development and implementation of alternative modes of instructional delivery, e.g., Internet or ITV, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dean, the Vice President for Instructional Services and/or the College President.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Cultural competence and commitment to helping to close the student equity gap at our institution.
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based, inclusive teaching strategies and curriculum development for the classroom environment.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate teaching activities and curriculum.
• Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communication.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 17th, 2026.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.  All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.
For positions requiring a Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential, please review  https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo. 
Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:
Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.