Paramedic Instructor - Continuing Education

: The Paramedic Instructor- Workforce Development is responsible for planning, delivering, coordinating, and evaluating Paramedic programs offered by the College. The instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and simulation while fostering student success and maintaining compliance with College, North Carolina Office of EMS, and accreditation standards. When designated by the EMS Program Director, the instructor may serve as the Lead Instructor for the accredited Paramedic Program and perform responsibilities delegated by the Program Director in accordance with Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accreditation standards.

- Delivers classroom, laboratory, and simulation instruction for Paramedic education programs

Develops, revises, and evaluates curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities that meet College, state, and national EMS education standards

Assesses student academic and psychomotor performance, provides advising and remediation, and maintains accurate instructional and student records

Assists with curriculum planning, course scheduling, laboratory operations, clinical and field internship coordination, equipment management, and program evaluation

Participates in student recruitment, orientation, retention, and other initiatives that promote student success

Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned

Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the Colleges mission, core values and goals

Under the direction of the EMS Program Director, when serving as the Lead Instructor:

Performs delegated responsibilities in support of the accredited Paramedic Program in accordance with Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs standards

Coordinates didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field internship instruction, instructor assignments, and student progression

Assists with accreditation activities, program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and preparation for accreditation reviews and site visits

Coordinates communication with instructional faculty, clinical affiliates, field internship agencies, and the EMS Program Director

Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, committee assignments, and community outreach activities

Ensures compliance with College policies, North Carolina Office of EMS regulations, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state requirements

Minimum Qualifications
: Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

A minimum of four (4) years experience practicing as a Paramedic, with demonstrated hands‑on experience providing prehospital emergency medical care at the paramedic level.

Current North Carolina Paramedic license.

Current instructor credentials recognized by the North Carolina Office of EMS or the ability to obtain required credentials.

Preferred

Bachelors degree in Emergency Medical Services, Education, Health Sciences or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Current North Carolina Paramedic credential.

Experience teaching or training adult learners.

Experience with online and hybrid instruction.

Experience with clinical and field internship coordination.

Experience with Canvas.

Experience with EMS program accreditation and continuous quality improvement.

: Knowledge

Knowledge of EMS education, prehospital care, and current clinical practices

Knowledge of NC Office of EMS requi ements

Adult learning theory, concepts and teaching methodology

Curriculum design and development

Knowledge of college programs, services and procedures relating to workforce development program

Methods and techniques of program marketing and publicity

Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and safe laboratory procedures

Knowledge of recordkeeping and report preparation

Skills

Demonstrates a level of expertise on subject matter that coincides with courses instructing

Proficiency in planning, organization, communication, training, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in technological systems as they apply to instruction and administrative needs, including Microsoft Office

Competency in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals and programs to make improvements or take corrective action

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Works effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus

Abilities

Ability to teach effectively in classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical and field environments

Ability to mentor and motivate adult learners

Ability to organize classroom and laboratory instruction

Ability to maintain a safe learning environment

Ability to analyze technical information and communicate complex concepts effectively

Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

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