Professor, Paramedic Program

• Job ID ACAD-26/27-041
• Location:Cornwall
• Deadline: July 23, 2026
• Job Type:Faculty
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Department: School of Health, Wellness, and Community Services
• Number of Positions: 1
• Duration:Full-Time

Position Summary

St. Lawrence College is seeking an experienced and motivated professional who shares St. Lawrence College’s vision to be a globally recognized college, delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their field.

St. Lawrence College is currently seeking qualified Professors on a full-time basis with experience and expertise in Paramedicine (to teach in the primary care paramedic program)..

This position will be primarily located at the Cornwall Campus; however, Professors must be willing to teach, as needed, at our Campuses in Kingston, Brockville or Cornwall. Candidates must be available to teach Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

The responsibilities of St. Lawrence College Professors include, but are not limited to:

• Creating a positive learning environment that accommodate students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds, experience and individual learning preferences;
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience;
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning;
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Ensuring that course and program curriculum is current and relevant with a lens on the future;
• Working effectively with learners, colleagues, program and interdisciplinary teams as well as internal and external partners;
• Effectively use the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to build a contemporary and evidenced based practice.

The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

Education / Certification / Designation:

• Education: A minimum of a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Medical & Life Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Management, or Education, and a current certificate as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of practical, and current experience as a Paramedic or working within an emergency medical services environment.
• Industry Knowledge/Skills: A current certification with Ontario Base Hospital and CPR - Health Care Provider (HCP) or Basic Life Support (BLS). Successful completion of the Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistants (AEMCA) exam, and Ontario Class “F” driver’s license or higher. Knowledge of and the ability to work in accordance with health and safety regulations, and the Ambulance Act, as well as other Acts and regulations specific to the field of paramedics in Ontario. Strong knowledge and ability to work within the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP), Basic Life Support manual and Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards.
• Teaching experience using a Learning Management System and virtual meeting technology system.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level or experience in adult instructions techniques and practice using principles of andragogy and curriculum design experience will be required.
• A demonstrated practice supporting a diversity of learners.
• Experience participating in industry-led or community-based applied research will be an asset.
• A proven track record of life-long learning.
• A demonstrated commitment to putting “students’ first”.
• Candidates are requested to list all St. Lawrence College teacher training or equivalent they have received on their resume.
• A global mindset, and intercultural knowledge and competence to teach in a global environment including international students is required.
• An understanding of the Ontario college system is preferred.
• Successful candidates are expected to model and promote our College values of: Students First, Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging.

Candidates seeking full-time faculty positions with the College will be required to demonstrate the ability to design, facilitate and assess learning in accordance with adult learning principles and universal design in learning (UDL). An ongoing commitment to professional learning will be expected.

Successful candidates are expected to have a reliable internet connection and the ability to teach on Campus or remotely, as may be required. The use of virtual meetings through video conferencing software will be required in this role. Professors are also expected to possess or develop proficiency in the use of a Learning Management Software (LMS) to a degree that meets academic standards.

All new full-time Professors will engage in the “Contemporary Educators Program” as part of their onboarding and orientation to teaching at St. Lawrence College. This program is designed to provide new faculty with a strong theoretical foundation of teaching and learning, the teaching tools and strategies required for teaching in a contemporary and modern learning institution, and will provide new faculty with a sense of professional community and a teaching and learning network. The program models St. Lawrence’s culture of innovative teaching and learning and SLC’s vision of “student’s first” and experiential learning opportunities.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide a teaching demonstration. Details will be provided when interviews are scheduled.

Salary & Terms

Salary: $77,153.00 - $133,752.00 per annum: salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Posted Date: July 9, 2026
• Closing Date: July 23, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)