Paramedic Instructor - Workforce Development

Craven Community College; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Community College seeks a Paramedic Instructor in Workforce Development to plan, deliver and evaluate paramedic programs. The role includes classroom, lab and simulation instruction, curriculum development, and alignment with NC EMS and accreditation standards.

The Lead Instructor role covers coordinating didactic and field instruction, assisting with accreditation activities, program assessment, and communications with faculty and clinical partners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience practicing as a Paramedic with hands-on prehospital care.
• Current North Carolina Paramedic license.
• Current instructor credentials recognized by the NC Office of EMS or ability to obtain required credentials.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers classroom, laboratory, and simulation instruction for Paramedic education programs.
• Develops, revises, and evaluates curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities meeting standards.
• Assesses student performance, provides advising/remediation, maintains records.
• Assists with curriculum planning, scheduling, lab operations, internship coordination, equipment management, program evaluation.
• Participates in recruitment, orientation, retention and other student-success initiatives.
• Participates in committees and task forces.
• Performs other duties supporting the College’s mission.
• As Lead Instructor, coordinates didactic, lab, clinical, and internship instruction
• Assists with accreditation activities, program assessment, and quality improvements
• Coordinates communication with faculty, clinical affiliates, and EMS Program Director
• Participates in faculty meetings, professional development, and community outreach
• Ensures compliance with College policies and EMS regulations and accreditation standards

Skills

Planning & organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adult instruction

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 College’s 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

Associate’s 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:

Bachelor’s 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 requirements
• 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