Paramedic Instructor (Senatobia Campus)

Description

Northwest Community College is seeking a qualified and dynamic full-time Paramedic Instructor to join our Health Sciences faculty. This is a 12-month faculty position reporting directly to the Director of EMT.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction: Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and provide hands-on instruction in paramedic-specific courses, including trauma care, medical emergencies, and advanced life support.
• Lab and Simulation Training: Oversee practical skills training using simulation labs and other educational technologies to reinforce hands-on learning.
• Curriculum Development: Develop, revise, and maintain course materials and assessments in line with state and national standards, ensuring program accreditation and alignment with industry trends.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure that all instruction, curriculum, and student assessments comply with local, state, and national accrediting agencies and certification bodies.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay current.
• Committee Participation: Participate in faculty meetings, program reviews, accreditation activities, and college committees as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification (required).
• Education: Associate degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of field experience as a practicing paramedic. Previous teaching or instructional experience in EMS or a related field is preferred.
• Licensure: Mississippi state paramedic license (or eligibility to obtain one upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services or a related field.
• Previous experience in paramedic education, including classroom instruction and curriculum development.
• Familiarity with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards and other EMS accreditation requirements.