Instructor - Emergency Medical Care

Overview

Instructor - Emergency Medical Care - 000175
Western Carolina University

Department: School of Health Sciences

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The School of Health Sciences invites applications for a nine-month, fixed-term position in the Emergency Medical Care Program. This is a full-time appointment with responsibilities in both the residential and distance programs with the rank of Instructor, Associate Instructor, or Senior Instructor determined by qualifications and experience. Preferred start date is January 1, 2026, with consideration for August 1, 2026. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience for a regional comprehensive university.

Opportunities for summer teaching are available.

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the residential and distance Emergency Medical Care curriculum.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students in collaboration with the Advising Center.
• Providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community.

We seek candidates who demonstrate their ability to work with, and be sensitive to the educational needs of, first generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and rural populations; and support the University’s commitment to Honoring Our Promise
. The Emergency Medical Care program holds inclusive excellence as a core value, and we work together to foster a welcoming community, where all are respected and know they belong.

The Emergency Medical Care program is housed in the 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building and is part of the robust and engaged School of Health Sciences. The EMC program is a 120-credit hour with 61 credit hours of EMC specific curriculum, residential program designed to prepare students to be professionally engaged while delivering high quality patient-centered care as a paramedic.

Through a comprehensive and innovative experience, the Western Carolina University Emergency Medical Care Program aspires to be a recognized leader in preparing highly skilled and professionally progressive leaders in the field of paramedicine. The EMC program received 5-year reaccreditation from the CAAHEP in 2023.

The School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs in Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Recreational Therapy. Graduate programs include the Master of Science in Athletic Training and the Master of Health Sciences. Additional programs within the College of Health and Human Sciences include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A collaborative environment conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and service exists within the School and College of Health and Human Sciences.

Western North Carolina’s rural, ageing, and medically underserved population and location provides numerous and rich opportunities for community partnerships, collaborative research, and grant acquisition. More information on the school can be found on the website:
hs.wcu.edu and information on the College can be found on the website:
chhs.wcu.edu
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Western Carolina University is a regional comprehensive university of 12,000 students with its main campus located in Cullowhee, NC. Part of our mission is to inspire student learning through innovative teaching, nationally recognized programs, exceptional support, and a robust connectedness with surrounding communities in Southern Appalachia, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The county and surrounding areas provide residents a high quality of life with their proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, diverse outdoor adventures, a thriving arts community, and mild year-around temperatures.

• Support the vision and mission of Emergency Medical Care program, along with that of the School, College, and University.
• Develop and deliver content and courses within the EMC program.
• Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center with regard to academic progress and…