The Director of Emergency Medical Sciences oversees planning and development of strategies for continuing education and curriculum programs involving EMS training, certifications, and renewals of credits. The Director of Emergency Medical Sciences provides oversight, management, and support for instructors, faculty, and curricula for all EMS programs in collaboration with the Dean of Public Safety and Emergency Management. 

This position will remain open until filled.

The duties of the Director of Emergency Medical Sciences include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in the development and planning of goals and objectives, policies and procedures, new courses, and in all supportive activities of the College 
• Develop, lead, coordinate, and supervise a team of coordinators and faculty in the effort to produce and deliver quality instruction for workforce development, continuing education, and curriculum EMS courses 
• Cooperative involvement with the EMS program's medical director 
• Monitor courses and instructors, and ensure that courses meet high quality standards and policy 
• Mediate between students, faculty, and parents to facilitate the resolution of a disagreement 
• Serve as the initial arbitrator of disciplinary issues within the EMS programs 
• Maintain up-to-date information on instructional materials and techniques 
• Attend conferences and workshops that promote personal and professional growth, as well as growth of the College's EMS programs 
• Conduct instructor and faculty evaluations and the handling of employee relations issues in a timely manner 
• Research and develop plans for new course offerings to be presented to the Dean of Public Safety and Emergency Management
• Maintain CAAHEP accreditation of EMS programs and ensure all EMS programs are in compliance with NCOEMS and CAAHEP standards as required 
• Ensure continuous revenue growth needed to meet long and short-term goals by identifying new opportunities and serving current clients
• The Director of Emergency Medical Sciences may also serve as an instructor. When in this role, the Director is expected to maintain competency in the following areas: Mastery of Subject Matter; Teaching Performance; Evaluation of Student Learning; Support of College Policies and Procedures; Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities and Committees; and Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment 
• Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a telephone, computer, keyboard, and mouse; some standing and walking 
• Evening and/or weekend hours as assigned

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.