Paramedicine Program Director/Instructor - Full-time at Columbus Technical College – Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Technical College seeks a qualified and dynamic individual to serve as the Program Director/Instructor for the Paramedicine Program. This full-time, exempt position serves as the first-line administrator for the program and is responsible for providing overall leadership, planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all program functions. The Program Director ensures that the Paramedicine Program meets or exceeds all standards and requirements set forth by: • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) • The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) • The Georgia Department of Public Health – Office of EMS and Trauma. This role includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction; preparation of lesson plans; maintenance of accreditation documentation; coordination of advisory committee meetings; attending professional development events; and ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory requirements. This position is Full-time/exempt.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for full-time and part-time faculty in curriculum development and instructional improvement
• Oversee course, faculty, and student scheduling to ensure timely and accurate preparation
• Manage program budgets, resources, and instructional technology
• Conduct annual curriculum evaluations, institutional effectiveness assessments, and required program reports
• Assist and support faculty in professional development efforts
• Review program curriculum annually and recommend catalog updates or revisions
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty
• Coordinate departmental textbook orders
• Conduct and document regular faculty and staff meetings
• Ensure faculty and student records are accurate and complete
• Provide performance feedback, including formal classroom observations
• Ensure all required surveys are conducted and reviewed in a timely manner
• Teach in classroom, lab, and clinical settings
• Develop and evaluate student learning outcomes and program outcomes
• Follow state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Evaluate student progress toward established learning outcomes
• Meet with students, faculty, and other stakeholders to discuss instructional concerns and student progress
• Maintain safety and security compliance across all training environments
• Advise and register students as needed
• Ensure compliance with CAAHEP, CoAEMSP, state, and institutional standards
• Maintain accreditation documentation and prepare required reports
• Oversee clinical site management and compliance
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Academic Dean of Health Sciences & Nursing
• Participate in student, college, and community events
• Engage with the local professional community to promote the program and enhance partnerships
• Assist with new student orientations
• Adhere to all CTC policies and accreditor standards
• Maintain knowledge of current EMS education standards, evidence-informed practice, and instructional methodology
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
• Current Georgia Paramedic license
• Current Georgia Instructor/Coordinator (Paramedic) license
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a Paramedic
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Field experience in the delivery of prehospital emergency care
• Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice
• Knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
• Proficient with current computer technology applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have one or more years of experience teaching paramedic, advanced emergency medical technician, or emergency medical technician courses.
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Emergency Management, Healthcare Management, or a closely related field.
• Knowledgeable about national program accreditation, national registry, and state certification/licensure
• Experience in BANNER and Blackboard

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.

Please note: If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee’s Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system’s requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.