Paramedicine Program Director/Instructor - Full-time

Columbus, GA
Full Time
Health Science
Experienced

Columbus Technical College (CTC) seeks an individual to serve as the Paramedicine program's full-time Program Director /Instructor. The Program Director will serve as the first-line administrator within the program area, responsible for the overall leadership, planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all aspects of the program. He/she will be directly responsible and accountable for fulfilling educational goals and objectives and ensuring program compliance with all the policies, standards, regulations, and laws of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), and the Georgia Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services. This individual will be responsible for instruction and preparing lesson plans for the classroom, lab, and clinical setting. Additional Duties include maintaining program accreditation/certification requirements, preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports, holding advisory committee meetings, attending workshops, seminars, and conferences, and completing all mandatory staff development training. This position is Full-time/exempt.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

  1. May be required to teach high school students
  2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
  3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

  • Lead full-time/part-time faculty in curriculum development and instructional advancement
  • Review and ensure proper and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling     
  • Facilitate the development of and assume responsibility for program budget management    
  • Coordinate the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of Institutional Effectiveness (IE), and prepare reports 
  • Assist and encourage full-time and part-time faculty with their professional development                             
  • Review the College catalog on an annual basis concerning program curricula and make appropriate recommendations for changes  
  • Assist with recruiting and hiring new full and part-time program faculty
  • Supervise and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty in the program                                                    
  • Coordinate departmental textbook orders.            
  • Developing and evaluating student learning and program outcomes 
  • Oversight of clinical management
  • Acquisition of instructional technology, equipment, and operational resources
  • Follow state standards in developing the program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
  • Evaluate student’s progress in attaining goals and objectives
  • Attend TCSG IFCC meetings               
  • Request and maintain supplies and equipment
  • Meet with students, faculty, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the students’ progress
  • Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
  • Student advisement and registration
  • Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
  • Provide support and supervision to ensure programmatic and institutional accreditation, certifications, licensure, and placement outcomes are met
  • Serves on committees as directed and coordinated by the Academic Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing
  • Set an example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for program staff and students
  • Ensure academic quality of the instruction provided to the students
  • Participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
  • Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of Columbus Technical College to enhance student opportunity, and build a professional network
  • Assist with new program student orientations
  • Conduct and document regular department staff/faculty meetings
  • Ensure faculty and student files are maintained and complete
  • Possess the knowledge and ability to judge instructors’ competence and effectiveness
  • Participate in and document faculty and professional development activities, including any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required for certification or licensure where required by law
  • Ensure that all appropriate surveys are conducted timely and reviewed effectively
  • Provide regular performance feedback, including formal classroom observations
  • Adhere to Columbus Technical College policies and accreditor standards
  • Perform other duties assigned                                                                                

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Current Georgia Paramedic license
  • Current Georgia Instructor/Coordinator (Paramedic) license
  • Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a Paramedic
  • Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS 
  • Field experience in the delivery of prehospital emergency care
  • Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice
  • Knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
  • Proficient with current computer technology applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have one or more years of experience teaching paramedic, advanced emergency medical technician, or emergency medical technician courses.
  • Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Emergency Management, Healthcare Management, or a closely related field.
  • Knowledgeable about national program accreditation, national registry, and state certification/licensure
  • Experience in BANNER and Blackboard

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

  • Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [email protected]
  • Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [email protected]
  • Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

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