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Position Information
Job Title Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Job Description
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor is a full-time, 12-month position located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the EMS Program Director, the EMS Instructor delivers classroom (didactic), laboratory (psychomotor), and clinical and field instruction in initial credentialing, refresher, recertification, and continuing education courses at the EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic levels, in accordance with North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) education standards (10A NCAC 13P) and the National EMS Education Standards.
Serving as a lead instructor for EMS initial certification courses, the EMS Instructor is responsible for curriculum planning and delivery, evaluating student competency across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, mentoring and coordinating adjunct instructors, and supporting the program's mission to prepare students for state and national credentialing and entry into the EMS workforce.
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.
Essential Duties Summary
Curriculum and Teaching
- Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development.
- Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment.
- Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses.
- Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans.
- Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses.
- Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties)
Other Expectations
- Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College's mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
- Actively participate in school and college committees and activities and school or college-related community activities and events. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
- Exhibit personal and professional integrity which communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and ability to self-start
- Willingness to learn the continuing and community education concepts, processes and practices of the NC Community College System
- Identify problems, creating innovative solutions and managing projects
- Deal effectively, cooperatively and tactfully with students, business/industry, government and community representatives/citizens, faculty, staff, administrators
- Maintain accurate and appropriate student, instructor, and course, and program documentation
- Interact with clinical sites to ensure that policies and procedures specific to the sites are being followed
- Advise Director as to required supplies as needed for the programs
- Communicate regularly with the Program Director, other lead instructors, and the educational medical advisor regarding student progress, scheduling, and program needs.
- Participate in program advisory committee meetings, instructor workshops, course-coordination meetings, college committees, and professional development activities
- Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration activities.
- Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting.
- Comply with all college policies, OEMS rules (10A NCAC 13P), accreditation standards, FERPA, and applicable clinical-affiliate requirements.
- Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
- Perform other duties as assigned by the EMS Program Director, Dean of Public Safety and the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Current North Carolina Paramedic credential in good standing.
- North Carolina OEMS Level I EMS Instructor credential at the Paramedic level.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an EMS provider with a 911 EMS transport service.
- Minimum of two (2) semesters of experience as the lead instructor of an EMS initial certification course.
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification.
- AHA CPR/BLS Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel among campuses, partner agencies, and clinical/field sites.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to learn the college's learning management system (LMS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from an accredited institution.
- North Carolina OEMS Level II EMS Instructor credential.
- NAEMSE Level I or higher Instructor certification.
- Critical Care Paramedic certification (e.g., CCP-C or FP-C).
- Specialty instructor certifications, such as AHA ACLS Instructor and NAEMT PHTLS, AMLS, EPC, or EVOS Instructor.
- Prior teaching experience at the community college or four-year college level, including online or hybrid instruction.
- Current, active field experience in the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care.
Physical Demands Special Conditions Eligibility Summary Eeo Statement Summary
South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number JP00845FY17-18 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
- Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
Yes
No
- Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree in Emergency Medical Services or a related field from an accredited institution?
Yes
No
- Do you have a current North Carolina Paramedic Credential?
Yes
No
- Do you have a North Carolina OEMS Level I EMS Instructor credential at the Paramedic level?
Yes
No
- Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an EMS provider with a 911 EMS transport service?
Yes
No
- Do you have a minimum of two (2) semesters of experience as the lead instructor of an EMS initial certification course?
Yes
No
- Do you have a current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification?
Yes
No
- Do you have a AHA CPR/BLS Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire?
Yes
No
- Do you have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel among campuses, partner agencies, and clinical/field sites?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Certifications
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (2)
- Transcripts (3)