Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program within the Health and Wellness Sciences Division. This faculty member will play a vital role in preparing future EMS professionals by delivering high-quality instruction across lecture, clinical, and laboratory courses. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, program assessment, student advising, and engagement in college governance.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about student success, evidence-based teaching practices, and professional growth. They must also be flexible and willing to teach evening courses as needed.

While the primary work location is the LCCC University Partnership Ridge Campus in North Ridgeville, occasional travel to the main campus and outreach locations is required.

Primary Responsibilities: Teach across all EMS program courses, including lecture, clinical, and lab settings; Track student progression through program and counsel students as needed; Maintain regular office hours to support student learning and success; Develop innovative, student-centered teaching methods to enhance engagement and promote certification success; Provide mentorship and support to adjunct faculty; Participate in curriculum development, assessment initiatives, and program review to ensure academic excellence; Engage in accreditation processes and ensure program compliance with state and national standards; Serve on program, departmental, and college-wide committees to contribute to institutional growth; Stay current in the field by participating in professional development and continuing education activities.

Applicants must submit a professional statement outlining their approach to: Making education accessible and engaging while maintaining academic rigor; Preparing students for certification exams and real-world EMS applications; Incorporating evidence-based practice into teaching methodologies.

Required Qualifications: Associate degree in a relevant field; Current Ohio Paramedic Certification; Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I (FESI I) Certification; Minimum of five (5) years of current clinical experience in EMS; Minimum of three (3) years of 911 response experience; Minimum of two (2) years of EMS teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field; Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II (FESI II) Certification; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor Certification for: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Experience with high fidelity simulation; Experience with distance learning and online education

Additional Requirements (if hired): The selected candidate must obtain the following within the specified timeframe: AHA Instructor Certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS) – within one (1) year; Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II (FESI II) Certification – within two (2) years; Bachelor’s degree – within four (4) years

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic above), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), an LCCC Employment Application, and the contact information of three professional references.    Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.