Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Director/Instructor

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Director/Instructor

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

1 Positions

ID: 97112

Posted On 10/23/2026

Job Overview

WHO WE ARE

At Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a team of passionate professionals who

are committed to changing lives through education. As a recent recipient of the Aspen Prize for Community College

Excellence, the nation's highest recognition for community colleges, Southwest Tech is known for exceptional student

outcomes, innovation, and a culture that puts people first. Here, you'll work alongside supportive colleagues who

collaborate, share ideas, celebrate successes, and continually strive to improve. Whether you're serving students directly

or supporting our mission behind the scenes, your contributions matter and make a lasting impact on our communities.

Guided by our values of Integrity, Accountability, Learning, Innovation, Partnerships, and Continuous Improvement, we

empower employees to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of something bigger than themselves. If

you're looking for meaningful work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to make an impact on students and

communities throughout Southwest Wisconsin, this is where you belong.

SUMMARY

Southwest Tech is seeking qualified candidates for an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor to teach in-person

and online. This position delivers education and training of EMS courses to students through effective instruction.

Instructor will assume the responsibility for instruction in all areas of EMS training which may include EMR, EMT, and

AEMT initial and continuing education. Ability to teach First Aid, CPR and other related courses is required. This position

is student-focused and will require flexible scheduling with varied hours including evenings to meet customer needs.

Instructors must meet Wisconsin licensure requirements. This position will require travel throughout the Southwest Tech

district and the surrounding area. Some remote work may be possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Teach EMS courses and skills and educate students in accordance with needs and abilities, which includes

developing lesson plans and curriculum, developing course handouts, monitoring student progress to ensure

academic success, assigning student grades, communication with students on their progress, and teaching

assigned subject(s)

• Design, facilitate, revise, and maintain curriculum using WIDS to promote optimum student learning

• Plan, organize, and implement program courses to ensure operational efficiency and maintain program

compliance with regulations

• Prepare for assigned classes, including developing course syllabi, organizing and maintaining classroom(s) to

facilitate learning, and performing related tasks

• Work cooperatively with the program staff to provide a quality-learning environment for students

• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulations, creating and maintaining program budgets, and preparing

program reports

• Collaborate in the work to acquire new training sites and implement new educational technology

• Communicate and maintain relationships with internal and external agencies; conduct meetings with students and

faculty; and analyze processes and make recommendations on process improvements

• Document students’ performance to provide assessment and evaluative feedback for students to promote

learning, growth, and progress

• Demonstrates current knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the practice of Emergency Medical Services

• Maintains knowledge of current industry trends by attending conferences, joining professional organizations, and

performing related tasks

• Promote appropriate health care work ethic for all students

• Order and maintain course equipment

• Maintain strict confidentiality of students and clients

• Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner consistent with health care practice

• Demonstrate flexibility in managing duties and responsibilities

• Demonstrate collaboration and cooperativeness with Emergency Medical Services departments, health care

agencies and Southwest Tech staff

• Demonstrate promptness and preparedness for classroom and lab instruction

• Follow the College, Department of Health, WTCS EMS Departments and National Registry’s policies, procedures,

and protocol in all activities

• Demonstrate concise, clear, and inclusive information in communicating with students, agency staff, and

Southwest Tech staff

• Demonstrate caring behaviors toward students, health care agencies, and Southwest Tech staff

• Design and participate in program recruitment and marketing strategies

• Additional responsibilities include coordination of the NREMT practical and written examinations for all levels of

EMS

• Provide educational leadership

• Work effectively in a self-directed team concept that will include adjunct staff

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Health Care Related or equivalent (preferred)

• Minimum of two years of field experience as an EMT or two years as a licensed emergency health care

professional working with an emergency response organization (paramedic or AEMT strongly preferred)

• American Heart Association CPR Certified Instructor (or ability to become certified)

• Actively involved with EMS within the last 5 years

• Will need to obtain Wisconsin Technical College System certification

• Minimum of current Wisconsin licensure as an EMT (paramedic or AEMT strongly preferred)

• Meet Wisconsin Caregivers Background Check requirements

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with the ability to drive to and from work sites located throughout our district

• Two years previous teaching experience in a higher education environment (preferred)

• Ability to be certified as an EMS Instructor II

• Must have current national registry certification or the ability to obtain certification

KNOWLEDGE

• Experience facilitating instruction using an online learning management system (LMS) preferred

• Knowledge and application of computer software and hardware tools (MS Word and PowerPoint), email, and

internet

SKILLS

• Curriculum development and instruction

• Student assessment

• Classroom management

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general

public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

APPLICATIONS

Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobsatswtc.

For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at [email protected] or

608.822.2314.

If you need an accommodation, call 608.822.2632 (tdd: 608.822.2072) or email [email protected]

SALARY RANGES

Bachelor’s (BS) Equivalency $51,221 - $81,444

Advanced (AS) Equivalency $53,878 - $85,666

Master's (MS) Equivalency $56,533 - $89,888

BENEFITS/SERVICES

Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following and much more:

• College Savings Program

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account

• Health Club Access

• Wisconsin Retirement

System Pension Plan

• Optional tax-advantaged

457 and 403b retirement

savings plans

• On-campus day care (hourly

rate charged)

• Additional Voluntary

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

SELECTION PROCESS

The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does

not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer may be subject to completion of a criminal

background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs

and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non

discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,

Fennimore, WI 53809.

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Health Care

Location

Fennimore, WI

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$51,221 - $89,888

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1252

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20261023

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About the Company

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore, WI is committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where all staff can experience success. We empower and inspire all members of the Southwest Tech community to embrace differences, defend human dignity, and respect the richness of values and ideas that each person brings to the college.