Part-Time Faculty, Medical Director – Paramedic Program

Bucks County Community College; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 8,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucks County Community College seeks a Part-Time Faculty Medical Director for the Paramedic Program. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, ensure accreditation compliance, supervise curriculum development, and help recruit physicians to educate students.

Responsibilities include directing clinical performance, maintaining program records, and coordinating with faculty to meet regulatory requirements. Background in emergency medicine and active medical certification are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with active certification from the state.
• Recent experience in emergency medicine.
• EMS fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer uniform standards of emergency care programs and operations.
• Participate in development and implementation of program strategic planning.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Maintain curriculum, syllabi, and accreditation standards for the paramedic program.
• Recruit physicians to educate students and assist with training.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Medical leadership

Education

MD (Medicine)

DO (Osteopathic Medicine)

Job description

Part‑Time Faculty, Medical Director – Paramedic Program

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Schedule and Hours

Schedule: Various, based on program and operational needs
Expected Hours: Approximately 24–30 hours annually.
Typical Weekly Commitment: Approximately 0–4 hours per week, with scheduling varying based on program needs.
Anticipated Start Date: October 12, 2026

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer uniform standards of emergency care programs, operations, and functions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of system and program strategic planning.
• Implement and assist in developing emergency medical services department policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes.
• Recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements.
• Develop procedures to implement new and changing regulatory requirements.
• Sit on the Advisory Committee.
• Maintain curriculum and syllabi for the paramedic program.
• Evaluate and select textbooks, workbooks, and manuals for program delivery.
• Ensure department programs meet accreditation standards and comply with state and national policies and procedures.
• Evaluate program faculty, instructors, and staff.
• Maintain records as required by the State and for Accreditation.
• Establish protocols and training for Advanced Life Support (ALS) students.
• Perform quality improvement and quality assurance functions for ALS students.
• Actively directed and led clinical performance in the program.
• Help recruit physicians to help educate students.
• Assist with training.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Doctorial Degree in Osteopathic Medicine with active certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Recent experience in emergency medicine.
• EMS fellowship preferred.

Background Checks/Clearances Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College's policies.

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Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Bucks County Community College is an educational, cultural, and economic engine of Bucks County. With 96 degree and certificate programs, workforce training in trades, business, and technology skills, and personal enrichment and youth programs for the community, it is the quintessential community college. Operating three campuses, two public safety training centers, and 33 fully online degree programs, Bucks is simultaneously Pennsylvania’s No. 1 transfer community college—having 127 transfer agreements with 56 colleges and universities, and one of the largest providers of emergency services and firefighter training in the country. Its location in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania along the NYC/DC corridor places it in the middle of one of the most dynamic regions in the country for business, government, and the arts. The region is the hub of an intellectual community that includes major universities, health systems, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and technology industries, and vibrant cultural institutions. Located in the Greater Philadelphia Area, the region is also a major historical center and tourist destination, making it both an intellectually stimulating and pleasant place to live. Bucks County is a highly desirable and nationally recognized community for its history, artistic and cultural heritage, and its distinctive communities and landscapes. Situated between New York and Philadelphia, the Delaware River borders Bucks County on the east and south, the city of Philadelphia and Montgomery County lie to the west, and the Lehigh Valley urban corridor lies above the north border. The lower end of the county borders Philadelphia and is densely populated with suburban developments such as Levittown and Bensalem and a variety of industries, the central section of the county is distinguished by lively and walkable towns such as Doylestown and New Hope with cultural institutions like the Michener Art Museum and Bucks County Playhouse, and the upper end of the county is distinguished by primarily rural spans of beautiful green spaces like Nockamixon State Park and small towns like Perkasie and Sellersville. Bucks County has a high standard of living and a strong reputation for leadership in, and sponsorship of, the arts. For more information visit https://www.visitbuckscounty.com.