Paramedic Science Faculty Program Director

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

8d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College is hiring a Paramedic Primary Instructor to lead its Paramedic Science program in Evansville, Indiana. The Program Director manages the program’s academic operations, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and coordination with academic and non-academic departments. The role also provides direct instruction and training to students and oversees ongoing compliance with accreditation bodies and state agencies by maintaining required documentation, monitoring program quality, and coordinating activities for continued accreditation and reaccreditation. The position includes instruction, student advising and retention, professional development, community and business outreach, enrollment analysis, program administration, and personnel management. The Program Director coordinates faculty recruitment, evaluation, and development, and addresses faculty, staff, and student issues. The listed duties are not exhaustive. The hiring range is $50,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience. The position is based in Evansville, Indiana. Ivy Tech offers full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness coverage, retirement contributions, educational benefits, paid leave, and other perks.

Requirements

Earned baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
Indiana paramedic certification.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification.
At least two years of directly related work experience as a licensed paramedic.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
Experience working in a high-volume emergency services environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using technology that supports student learning.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
Use the Learning Management System to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Know and implement emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and other learning environments.
Provide academic coaching and monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including through technology-based academic advising alerts.
Promote and assist with student recruitment, retention, and successful program completion, including outreach by phone and electronic means.
Participate in professional development, including scheduled training, relevant industry experience, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills and current field knowledge.
Participate in activities related to paramedic science and emergency medicine as required for certification and licensure.
Stay current in emergency medicine, digital technology, and teaching technologies that support student learning.
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the College and develop community, industry, and business contacts.
Review and analyze program completion and retention data and lead action steps to improve retention.
Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences that support curriculum and experiential learning.
Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with faculty loading guidelines.
Coordinate program advisory committees and ensure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.
Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty qualified to teach the paramedic curriculum.
Review and respond to faculty, staff, and student issues.
Manage all elements of the academic program, including enrollment, administration, instructional quality, and coordination with academic and non-academic departments.
Provide education and training directly to paramedic science students.
Maintain documentation, monitor program quality, and coordinate activities needed for continued accreditation and reaccreditation.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options and a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Paid professional development opportunities.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
Flexible work arrangements where available.
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.