Department Head, Emergency Medical Science and Healthcare Simulation

Position Description Pay Grade: Manager 6 This position is responsible for coordinating all instructional and academic activities within the department, and supervising curriculum and continuing education course development. Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Develops educational programs to achieve the institution's objectives and to meet the standards established by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) and the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services Develops a Healthcare Simulation Technology program to achieve the institution's objectives Guides faculty in the development of the Emergency Medical Sciences and Healthcare Simulation curriculum design to maintain currency and rigor and to fully implement and evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes Analyzes, evaluates, revises and maintains an educational program consistent with current EMS trends, policies, and procedures Prepares and submits to the Dean of Health Sciences, departmental goals and prioritized budget requests annually with faculty input Validates faculty certifications and credentials annually Monitors the departmental budget; reviews requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials needed for the department Maintains and updates affiliation agreements and processes to ensure all students and faculty meet credentialing requirements for each agency assigned Devises and directs maintenance of a record system of clinical experience, exits and reentries, grades, and general background information for each student Collaborates with student services staff and EMS department and Healthcare Simulation faculty to develop and implement admission standards for EMS and Healthcare Simulation students Assists with orientation and registration of students in both programs Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator and with the clinical agencies to ensure appropriate clinical placement for all students Collaborates with instructors assigned, to ensure currency and maintenance of lab equipment and adequacy of supplies Holds periodic conferences with instructors and students to interpret objectives and policies of the school, to indicate changes in methods or procedures, and to coordinate all phases of the educational process Schedules regular office hours for consultation and academic counseling with students Schedules and hosts advisory board meetings at least two times per year Prepares periodic reports concerning department activities, progress and achievement of students Conducts yearly evaluation of faculty members using input from students, peers, and faculty self‑evaluations Interviews faculty, recommends appointment and termination of employment of faculty members and shares in responsibility for orientation of new faculty through assignment of mentors Ensures new faculty participates in required college wide and departmental orientation Serves as a member of faculty committees, conducts scheduled faculty meetings, and participates in professional meetings and community activities Completes annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision Proficiency in communication skills, both written and oral Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential Excellent organizational skills Requirements: Bachelor's degree Unofficial transcripts and copies of required licenses and/or certifications must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. North Carolina Office of EMS Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic certification North Carolina credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level Five years field experience as a paramedic in the delivery of out‑of‑hospital emergency care Two years experience as an instructor in an EMS program in a post‑secondary institution. Preferences: Master's degree Five years supervisory and leadership experience Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wake Technical Community College