Paramedic Instructor - Workforce Development

Craven Community College•New Bern, NC

About The Position

The Paramedic Instructor – Workforce Development plans, delivers, coordinates, and evaluates the College’s Paramedic programs. The instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and simulation instruction, supports student success, and maintains compliance with College, North Carolina Office of EMS, and accreditation standards. When designated by the EMS Program Director, the instructor may serve as Lead Instructor for the accredited Paramedic Program and carry out responsibilities delegated by the Program Director in accordance with Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs standards. In that role, the instructor coordinates instruction and student progression, supports accreditation and continuous quality improvement activities, and coordinates communication with faculty, clinical affiliates, field internship agencies, and the EMS Program Director.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
At least four years of experience practicing as a Paramedic, including demonstrated hands-on experience providing prehospital emergency medical care at the paramedic level.
Current North Carolina Paramedic license.
Current instructor credentials recognized by the North Carolina Office of EMS, or the ability to obtain required credentials.
Knowledge of EMS education, prehospital care, and current clinical practices.
Knowledge of North Carolina Office of EMS requirements.
Knowledge of adult learning theory, concepts, and teaching methodology.
Knowledge of curriculum design and development.
Knowledge of College programs, services, and procedures relating to workforce development programs.
Knowledge of program marketing and publicity methods and techniques.
Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and safe laboratory procedures.
Knowledge of recordkeeping and report preparation.
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise aligned with the courses taught.
Proficiency in planning, organization, communication, training, interpersonal skills, and technological systems for instruction and administrative needs, including Microsoft Office.
Competency in monitoring and assessing the performance of self, individuals, and programs to make improvements or take corrective action.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to teach effectively in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical, and field environments; mentor and motivate adult learners; organize classroom and laboratory instruction; and maintain a safe learning environment.
Ability to analyze technical information, communicate complex concepts effectively, solve problems, and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including people with different levels of academic preparation, varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Education, Health Sciences, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Current North Carolina Paramedic credential.
Experience teaching or training adult learners.
Experience with online and hybrid instruction.
Experience coordinating clinical and field internships.
Experience with Canvas.
Experience with EMS program accreditation and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, laboratory, and simulation instruction for Paramedic education programs.
Develop, revise, and evaluate curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities that meet College, state, and national EMS education standards.
Assess student academic and psychomotor performance, provide advising and remediation, and maintain accurate instructional and student records.
Assist with curriculum planning, course scheduling, laboratory operations, clinical and field internship coordination, equipment management, and program evaluation.
Participate in student recruitment, orientation, retention, and other initiatives that promote student success.
Participate in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values, and goals.
When designated as Lead Instructor, perform delegated responsibilities supporting the accredited Paramedic Program in accordance with applicable accreditation standards.
When serving as Lead Instructor, coordinate didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field internship instruction, instructor assignments, and student progression.
Assist with accreditation activities, program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and preparation for accreditation reviews and site visits.
Coordinate communication with instructional faculty, clinical affiliates, field internship agencies, and the EMS Program Director.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, committee assignments, and community outreach activities.
Ensure compliance with College policies, North Carolina Office of EMS regulations, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state requirements.