This is a full-time 9-month position, with an additional possibility for adjunct work in the summer. The Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Instructor is responsible for assisting with the planning, selection, organization, implementation, supervision, facilitation, and evaluation of the learning experience of curriculum EMS students. The EMS lead instructor will report to the Dean of Health Sciences for instructional responsibilities and to the Director of Emergency Medical Services Programs for program accreditation responsibilities.

The position is contingent upon available funding and approval of NC State Budget.

Job Duties EMS Instructor Responsibilities:
 

1.  Assist with planning, placement, and supervision of students engaged in classroom and clinical education. 
2. Assist the Director of Emergency Medical Services programs and Lead Instructor with administrative and program duties related to accreditation and other duties that may be assigned. 
3. Serve as a mentor/role model to students, faculty, and the community by presenting a positive professional image. 
4. Generally familiar with the North Carolina Community College System Combined Course Library and Curriculum Standards and assist in keeping the Wilkes Community College (WCC) catalog listings and discipline webpage information current and accurate.
5. Assist the EMS Director and Lead Instructor in long- and short-range planning and determining an annual budget.
6. Assist the Lead Instructor every semester in preparing academic schedules, selecting textbooks, and submitting accurate and timely information for the division schedule and textbook order.
7. Recommend appropriate and current equipment, perform equipment inventories, maintain equipment in good working condition, and take necessary steps to ensure student safety around equipment.
8. Create and maintain current syllabi and ensuring that syllabi are posted to the college LMS for all sections of all courses being taught each semester.
9. Serve on the EMS advisory committee.
10. Advise students toward completion of program, diploma, or degree goals and assisting students with job placement or college transfer.
11. Refer students, as appropriate, to student support areas of WCC including Counseling and/or Student Support Services, the Learning Resources Center
12.  Attend commencement exercises, committee and task force meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
13. Other duties required by supervisor.