Emergency Medical Science (EMS), Chair

Emergency Medical Science (EMS), Chair

Employer

Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone: 252-222-6000

Job Location

Morehead City, NC

Salary/Grade

Per Faculty salary table

Benefits

State of NC

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Friday, May 3, 2019
Closes: Friday, May 31, 2019

Target Start Date

Monday, June 24, 2019

Expected Work Hours

Full time

Reports to

Dean, Health Sciences

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the discipline or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

Knowledge and Skills

Five years of experience as a paramedic in an out-of-hospital setting; teaching and administrative experience leading to this level of responsibility; demonstration of skills in the areas of: communication, organization, and managing multiple priorities; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community groups, and others; demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment; knowledge of the current National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, and experience with medical simulation and related equipment. 

Licensing Requirement

North Carolina Certified Paramedic required with National (NRP) certification preferred; NCOEMS Level II Paramedic Instructor Credential required; AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor Credential required; AMLS, PHTLS, and GEMS Instructor Credential preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:  Master's degree in the discipline or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

Licensing Requirement:  North Carolina Certified Paramedic required with National (NRP) certification preferred; NCOEMS Level II Paramedic Instructor Credential required; AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS Instructor Credential required; AMLS, PHTLS, and GEMS Instructor Credential preferred.

 

 

Position Description

Emergency Medical Science, Chair

Carteret Community College is accepting applications for an Emergency Medical Science Chairperson to provide oversight of all aspects of the EMS curriculum and workforce continuing education.  This individual will be the designated program/site coordinator for all AHA, ALS, and NAEMT courses and will fulfill all job duties as outlined by the NC Community College System and NC Office of EMS.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Provide Instruction:

  • Plan and deliver instruction
  • Develop course master syllabi and select textbooks and course materials
  • Advise students toward completion of certificate, diploma, and degree programs
  • Coordinate with other programs and divisions to provide timely instruction for program completion
  • Supervise online presence for all program course work

General Duties

  • Promote an environment conducive to learning and maintaining high standards in all classes
  • Explore and develop new class offerings within an existing program
  • Explore and develop new program offerings
  • Maintain program assessment in college-approved repository
  • Administer academic policies and procedures
  • Ensure the development, use, and publication of appropriate course syllabi and reading schedules
  • Promote the development of innovative instruction
  • Develop an annual schedule in consultation with other divisions and departments
  • Review and approve textbook adoptions and book orders
  • Revise and update curriculum
  • Maintain an effective and productive relationship with transfer institutions and community stakeholde

 Facilitate program review and planning process:

  • Identify, execute, and assess program objectives, program level learning objectives, and course level learning objectives
  • Interpret, and analyze data  directly effecting programs
  • Develop action plan for use of assessment results
  • Prepare program reviews as scheduled
  • Prepare program reaccreditation reports if required
  • Develop program marketing strategies and participate in college marketing opportunities and events
  • Collect program data as requested by division directors and senior administration

Provide student related services:

  • Organize and participate in student recruitment activities
  • Participate in student orientation
  • Advise students pursuant to the college advising model
  • Evaluate student needs and refer as needed
  • Participate in student retention, persistence,  and success development strategies

Administer faculty and staff operations:

  • Supervise and assist part-time/full time employees in the department
  • Promote a collaborative work environment
  • Promote professional standards
  • Enforce college policies and procedures
  • Determine staffing needs and establish qualifications
  • Prepare adjunct contracts
  • Credential new faculty hires
  •  Recruit, interview, and select full and part-time faculty according to Human Resources procedures
  • Assist in orientation of faculty
  • Identify and procure resources needed by part-time faculty
  • Evaluate performance of program full and part-time faculty
  • Plan and participate in professional development activities

Manage budgets and equipment/supplies

  • Create and enter annual program other costs budget
  • Assess program equipment needs and prepare equipment budget requests
  • Collaborate with faculty to project future funding needs
  • Allocate and reallocate funds based on departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities
  • Monitor expenditures and provide periodic reports to faculty and senior administration
  • Monitor inventory of supplies and equipment
  • Place repair and supply orders

 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:  Serve on college committees as requested; Participate in professional development activities; Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Environment:  Ability to accommodate a flexible working schedule including evenings and weekends. Limited travel within service area.

Equipment Operation

The EMS Chair must be familiar with the operation of the following equipment and software

  • PC with Microsoft Office 365 applications
  • FISDAP EMS Clinical/Lab support software
  • A variety of task trainers and simulation manikins

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position.  Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel.  The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer.  Job offers are conditional subject to a satisfactory background check.

How to Apply

http://ccemployment.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2fy4irpj378 or www.carteret.edu

Must complete our application in full; resume in lieu of a fully completed application will not be accepted.  Attach to application transcripts and credentials. 

Job Post Contact

Human Resources Office

Carteret Community College

3505 Arendell Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

252-222-6275 office

252-222-6006 fax