VTSU Part-Time Faculty PED-2160 - Emergency Care & Personal Safety

The School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Vermont State University invites applicants for a Part-Time teaching position for Fall 2026 (August 21 - December 18, 2026). The course to be taught is PED 2160 - Emergency Care & Personal Safety, 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week at the VTSU Lyndon Campus.

This course will provide the participant with essential information for developing the functional first aid capabilities of a first responder. As a crucial link in the EMS system, first responders evaluate and treat patients until more advanced medical help can arrive. Students will challenge national first aid and emergency cardiac care certification examinations at the completion of the course.

Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a Master's degree or better in a related field or equivalent experience in the field.
• Teaching experience at the college level is preferable.
• CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification.

Additional information about the department's programs and Vermont State University may be viewed at the VTSU website,

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 4

Budgeted Wage for this Position: $1,648.00 per workload credit per the Part-Time Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation Agreement

Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: P01

Job Posting Responsibilities

Unit Determination: Part‑Time Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation

At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education - not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners - from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System - and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.