High Desert Medical College

EMT Instructor

Location
Bakersfield, CA
Pay
$30 – $35 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 18, 2026

About this position

Summary: The mission of the Instructor in the Education Department, regardless of curriculum, is to provide the student(s), our customers(s), with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the field of their chosen program of study. To accomplish this mission, all instructors will utilize their talents, skills, and abilities in a coordinated and consistent team effort under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Education. The following are essential qualifications, duties and areas of responsibility that each instructor agrees to accept as a condition of employment. Job duties and responsibilities are not limited to the items listed below. QUALIFICATIONS: A. Principal Instructor shall be either (1) a physician, registered nurse, physician assistant, or a paramedic currently licensed in California or be an AEMT or EMT who is currently certified in California, (2) shall have two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years and (3) be approved by the program director in coordination with the program clinical coordinator as qualified to teach the topics to which s/he is assigned. Instructors teaching courses that lead to industry certifications must possess the certification associated with the course (or demonstrate a knowledge equivalent to the certification). Instructors teaching major courses in programs that prepare students for certification or licensure must possess the appropriate professional certification or licensure associated with the program of study. Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the professional career paths and demands of the employment field(s) in which they teach. Possess and demonstrate the following: motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for teaching; sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners; the ability to inspire students to a high level of achievement. Be able to read, write, and speak English langua

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$30 – $35 per hour
Health Sciences & Nursing median
$3,100/ course, n=283
California median
$9,199/ course, n=312

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