Associate Professor, EMS

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Enhanced Compensation Package
. This position qualifies for a Valencia College Pay Additive of $5,000
to be paid in biweekly installments in addition to the annual salary.

We invite you to join our community of passionate Associate Professors, Emergency Medical Services faculty who are devoted to inspiring brighter tomorrows through the power of education. For more than 50 years, our Valencia has proudly pioneered new ways to make secondary education accessible while adopting innovative solutions to learning. At Valencia College, we believe that “anyone can learn anything under the right conditions.”

With this goal in mind, we work to support students in achieving their academic and career goals. Faculty are essential to the College’s ambitious goals, and to improving the lives of our students. We hope you’ll consider applying to join our team!

Learn More about our Big Idea and Meet our College President, Dr. Kathleen Plinske! If you’re a licensed Paramedic or RN with at least three years of ALS field experience and a passion for education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role is perfect for those who are eager to share their knowledge, inspire future EMS professionals, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Faculty Responsibilities:

• Full‑time instructional faculty are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, which includes the following responsibilities:
  • Teaching
  • Course Preparation
  • Student Engagement
  • Professional Development
  • Institutional Service

Associate Professor Instructional Workload:

• Faculty in EMS are expected to work 40 hours per week and will have adjusted workload requirements due to the structure of their programs. Faculty will receive individualized information from their Dean.

What are the Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services from a regionally accredited institution OR an Associate degree in the discipline and demonstrated competencies. [Required]
• Florida licensed Paramedic or a licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with the department is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of field provider experience with an ALS provider is required.
• Must have successfully completed Level A coursework as identified in the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors, or be willing to complete before hiring. [Required] In addition, completed coursework level B is preferred.
• This position may require online, mixed‑mode, and face‑to‑face teaching modalities.
  
  Note:
  
  Mixed‑Mode is a hybrid modality that includes face‑to‑face and asynchronous online instruction weekly.
• This position will require day, night, weekend lab classes or clinical shifts at West and Osceola Campuses.
• Please note that you will need to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

Salary Information:

• Masters: $67,437 – $83,387 per year
• Master’s +30: $72,267 – $88,217 per year
• Doctorate: $77,097 – $93,047 per year

What is Our Process:

• Application collection begins:
  January 2026
• Application Engagement Begins:
  March‑April 2026
• Anticipated start date:
  August 18, 2026 (Fall 2026)

Why Work for Valencia College:

Our total rewards program provides full‑time faculty a wide‑ranging combination of pay, paid time off, FICA alternative, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more.

We invite you to complete the online application form and include the following required materials:

• Resume of curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts [must be uploaded at the time of application submission]
  • Note:
    
    degree must be conferred by the time of hire.
• Applicants must complete the entire online application form, including the work history section, even if attaching a resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Professional references will be contacted for finalist candidates only.

Additional Information:

• Associate Professors:
  Full‑time instructional faculty eligible for a continuing contract and will undergo the five‑year process. Upon successful…