Paramedic Science Faculty Program Director

• Deliver assigned classes using technology that best support student learning.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts.
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in activities related to the paramedic science and emergency medicine as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary emergency medicine, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships.

• Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.
• Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
• Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.

• Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines.
• Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.

• Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with experience to teach the paramedic curriculum.
• Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.

This list is not all-inclusive of duties.

• $50,000-70,000 annually based on experience

Minimum Qualifications:              

A qualified candidate for Program Chair in paramedic science meets the following criteria: 

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and 

• Holds an Indiana paramedic certification, and 

• Holds an Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification; and 

• Has at least two years of directly related work experience as a licensed paramedic. 

Preferred Qualifications:               

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction. 

• Experience working in a high volume emergency services environment. 

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)