Job description

Carterville, IL

John A. Logan College is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in Emergency Medical Services to begin Fall 2025. The College is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters close collaboration between students and faculty members. With small class sizes, students benefit from personalized instruction and ample opportunities for mentoring, academic advising, and other forms of academic guidance from dedicated faculty members.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education required:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services, public safety, law enforcement, environmental health, healthcare, or related field
• Current State of Illinois paramedic license (or reciprocity within 3 months)
• Current State of Illinois EMS Lead Instructor license (reciprocity within 3 months)
• Current certification in CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• Certification in ITLS or PHTLS

Education preferred:

• Master’s degree in emergency medical services, public safety, law enforcement, environmental health, healthcare related field

Experience required:

• Minimum of 3 year’s field experience as a paramedic

Experience preferred:

• EMS instruction and program coordination experience
• Post-secondary level teaching experience

Essential Functions & Position Duties

• Foster and promote a collegial atmosphere, prioritizing student learning and success
• Deliver high-quality instruction in EMT/EMS courses
• Develop new courses that cater to the needs of the diverse student population and adapt to the evolving educational landscape
• Fulfill the academic year’s contractual obligations for the fall and spring semesters
• Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester and hold eight office hours per week for student consultation during the fall and spring semesters
• Additional teaching opportunities with compensation may be available in the summer semester
• Be available to teach classes during the day, evenings, and/or weekends as per the schedule of classes
• Full-time faculty members are provided with office space and have access to excellent support services
• Additional duties and responsibilities are outlined in the FT Faculty Contract, accessible on page 12 of the FT Faculty Contract document on the jalc.edu website

Non-essential functions of the position

Other duties as assigned. Duties must be performed on the John A. Logan College campus or designated location.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Type of Position: Full-time; Faculty

Hours: Varied

Salary: 

• Bachelor’s Degree Salary Range: $45,452 – $93,242, dependent on experience
• Master’s Degree Salary Range: $47,882 – $95,672, dependent on experience

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Paid Holidays
• JALC Tuition Waiver

How to apply

Complete a John A. Logan College Faculty Application and submit a resume. Current employees may complete an internal application and submit a resume. If you have questions, you may contact the Office of Human Resources at 618-985-2828 x 8912 or at [email protected].

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.