Instructor, Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Occupational Extension

Job Title Instructor, Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Occupational Extension Status Regular Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing Emergency Medical Science (EMS) courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

The EMS OE Instructor will prepare and teach the non-credit In-Service Training, pre-service EMT training as well as American Heart Association courses and the training in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Science (NCOEMS). This position will support program functions by providing customer service, data support and documentation services. It will also work to maintain program compliance with accreditation standards according to Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), American Heart Association (AHA), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAHEEP) and Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPSE). This position reports directly to the Program Director of EMS, with oversight by the Dean of Human Services and Public Safety.

Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

• Associate's degree in Emergency Medical Science (EMS) or closely related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• North Carolina Paramedic Credential
• North Carolina Level I Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Instructor Certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
  
  

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Science (EMS) or closely related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/ or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Certification
• North Carolina Level I Paramedic Instructor Certification
  
  

Experience Required

• Three years of relevant or closely related field experience in Emergency Medical Science (EMS)
• One year of Emergency Medical Science (EMS) training/teaching experience based on regulatory training standards in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
  
  

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years of relevant field experience in Emergency Medical Science (EMS) or closely related career field
• Greater than one year of Emergency Medical Science (EMS) training/teaching experience based on regulatory training standards in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
  
  

KSA Required

Responsibilities

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

• Multi-task
• Respect Diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
  
  

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Physical Requirements
• Hear and see
• Stand extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead
• Use and manipulate EMS equipment according to industry standards
• Participate in and demonstrate physical aspects of EMS work and physical training
  
  

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format
  
  

Physical Demands Posting Type Faculty