EMS Director & Academic Program Leader

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with some employer‑pA

Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), KPER

Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit

Tuition reimbursement / assistance

On‑campus gym access

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Johnson County Community College invites applications for a Director, EMS to lead the EMS department within Academic Affairs. This full‑time, exempt role reports to the Dean of Healthcare, Public Safety & Wellness and shapes strategy, curriculum, and partnerships.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and high student success. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of EMS and faculty leadership, current EMS licensure, and experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Must hold current Paramedic, Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant and EMS Instructor/Coordinator license/certification.
• Paramedic licensure and 3+ years of full-time 911 ground experience as a paramedic.
• 3+ years of faculty experience in a CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic program.
• Experience in instructional methodology.
• Meets Kansas EMS requirements for oversight personnel and is travel-capable.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 60lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and innovation in the EMS department.
• Strategically plan operations and optimize resources and student outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Oversee faculty and staff recruitment, supervision, and performance.
• Engage with community and stakeholders to support programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Travel readiness

Instructional methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CAAHEP program experience

Tools

EMS licensing requirements

Paramedic license/certification

Ground-based 911 experience

Job description

Johnson County Community College invites applications for a Director, EMS to lead the EMS department within Academic Affairs. This full‑time, exempt role reports to the Dean of Healthcare, Public Safety & Wellness and shapes strategy, curriculum, and partnerships.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and high student success. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of EMS and faculty leadership, current EMS licensure, and experience in a