EMS Program Director & Faculty Leader

A full-time faculty is responsible for delivering instruction in various formats (on-line, in person, video-conferencing, or any combination of methods), in the discipline(s) for which she/he has been employed. Instruction may take place at any of the college’s campuses, at a clinical partner facility, or at a designated temporary location. Faculty also provide academic advising and facilitate student success. Technology tools are routinely used to communicate with and support students.

Faculty participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs.

• Must be able to deliver instruction and evaluate student learning in all instructional delivery formats offered by the specific department at the college and at any of its teaching locations. Formats include but are not limited to in-person, online, hybrid, live streaming, and clinical.
• Within a minimum workweek of 37.5 hours, faculty are expected to teach a minimum of 15 hours and hold in person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
• Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
• Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute appropriately to pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.

• Actively participate in institutional and, as appropriate, community activities that support the institution's mission.
• Support and follow Columbia State's, T  and other applicable policies and guidelines.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• Utilize technology as a tool for enhancement of operation, instruction and services.

• Bachelors degree in EMS, health-related profession, or education required. Masters preferred
• Tennessee Paramedic license (or immediately eligible) without history of revocation, denial or suspension of licensure
• Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator endorsement (or immediately eligible)
• Education or Experience in Instructional Technology

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught
• Knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members
• The ability to function effectively as a member of a team.

• Faculty members are expected to be available for day and evening classes and for assignments at any of the institution’s centers or sites.
• Normal sitting and movement in a classroom
• Ability to manipulate and move audiovisual equipment both in the classroom and from one location to another

Work Study Students

Faculty accepting the appointment of program directors have certain administrative responsibilities in addition to their faculty responsibilities. The program director provides leadership for a specific program, ensures that the program operates smoothly, develops and implements student recruitment plans and activities, maintains any applicable accreditations, and assists the division dean with the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff in the program.

Program Directors typically receive one three-hour course re-assignment to attend the administrative duties and to collaborate with practitioners and employers in their…