What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty position at Richland Community College?
Position Information
Position Title
Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty
Job Category
Full-Time Faculty
Division
Health Professions
Department
Main Campus
Job Description
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program director/faculty member plans, prepares, implements, teaches, and evaluates classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, and serves as academic advisor/coach for students. The person in this position participates in program development and evaluation and participates on College committees and activities as needed. Additionally, the EMS Program Director/Faculty member provides support and leadership for the EMS program and serves as liaison to Dean of Allied Health Professions and Nursing.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS
A bachelor’s degree in education or health-related discipline is required. A master’s degree is preferred. Valid Illinois Paramedic and EMS Lead Instructor licenses. A minimum of two years’ experience providing emergency medical services and two years’ experience teaching emergency medical services courses.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable of methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students. Have field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care. Academic preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic. Knowledgeable of current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday with work times varying depending on teaching schedule, program direction duties, and College activities. There may be irregular hours periodically including evening hours for advisory meetings. Summer hours may vary.
TRAVEL
Travel to clinical sites for instruction and area high schools and local events for program recruitment.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information
- Operates standard office equipment such as phone and computer on a frequent basis
- Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations
- Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information
- Provide timely response to externally imposed conditions and deadlines
- Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues
- Work is routinely performed in office, classroom, lab, or clinical environments. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, using hands and fingers, stooping and occasional lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
Salary
Salary range: $44,738-$95,241 per year
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F084P
Job Open Date
01/10/2025
Job Close Date
01/24/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a copy of valid Illinois Paramedic license.
Salary commensurate with education and experience, per the collective bargaining agreement.
This position is eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, as well as a variety of additional benefits. Health, Dental and Vision insurance will begin the first of the month following the hire date.
Salary commensurate with education and experience, per the collective bargaining agreement.
This position is eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, as well as a variety of additional benefits. Health, Dental and Vision insurance will begin the first of the month following the hire date.
Advertising Summary
Richland Community College is seeking candidates for the Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible to plan, prepare, implement, teach, and evaluate classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, and serve as academic advisor/coach for students. Additionally, the candidate in this position will participate in program development and evaluation, participate on College committees and activities as needed, provide support and leadership for the emergency medical services (EMS) program, and serve as liaison to Dean, Allied Health Professions and Nursing.
Salary : $44,738 - $95,241
