Primary Care Paramedicine Instructor

About the Role

Bring your expertise as a paramedic into the classroom and help shape the next generation of emergency care professionals. The College of the North Atlantic is seeking a full-time Primary Care Paramedicine Instructor at its Bay St. George Campus in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador. This position is pivotal to delivering practice-ready, student-focused education that aligns with national standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and practical instruction—including labs and simulations—to students in the Primary Care Paramedicine program.
• Customize teaching methods while adhering to learning outcomes outlined in the curriculum.
• Collaborate with other faculty members for consistent and coordinated course delivery.
• Develop and implement innovative instructional techniques and assessments using technology where appropriate.
• Establish performance objectives and administer student assessments.
• Regularly meet with students to review progress and offer academic guidance in a supportive environment.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and address learning challenges in accordance with college policies.
• Participate in professional development and program review initiatives to uphold educational quality and standards in paramedicine.
• May be required to instruct courses across the paramedicine spectrum (including Advanced Care Paramedicine or Emergency Medical Responder programs) based on qualifications.
• Support various formats of course delivery including on-site and online instruction, as required by the program.

Screening and Education Criteria

• Graduate of an Advanced Care Paramedicine (ACP) program with at least five years of recent, relevant ACP experience; OR
• Graduate of an ACP program with less than five years' ACP experience, possessing additional Primary Care Paramedic experience; OR
• Graduate of a Primary Care Paramedicine (PCP) program with a minimum of five years' recent, relevant PCP experience.
• Assignments may be tailored to match the instructor’s clinical background and scope of practice.

Assessment Criteria

• Thorough understanding of paramedicine concepts and best practices
• Familiarity with modern teaching strategies
• Effective communicator at multiple skill levels
• Keen organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Relationship building with students and peers
• Student-focused approach and high professional standards

Conditions of Employment

• Valid and up-to-date practicing license with Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation at start date and throughout ongoing employment.
• Background check (Certificate of Conduct) and verification of credentials/certifications required.
• Foreign qualifications must be assessed for Canadian equivalency.

Additional Terms & Conditions

• Instructors must participate in ongoing professional development, including post-secondary teaching certifications as stipulated by the province.
• Must maintain all required memberships, licenses, and certifications.
• Course assignments may occasionally fall outside usual areas of instruction based on qualifications.

Employment Information & Application

• Salary is determined by the Faculty Collective Agreement in line with qualifications and experience.
• The role may involve variable remote, onsite, or hybrid work arrangements, though presence at the designated campus is generally expected.
• Preference is given to those eligible to work in Canada, and applications must clearly demonstrate how screening criteria are met.
• The College is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Location & Other Notices

• This position is based at Bay St. George Campus.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.
• Information provided in applications must be truthful and current.