NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Full Time Faculty, EMS Program Director
NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
The Program Director reports to the Dean of Health Professions. The EMS Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the EMS Program’s didactic and clinical sections, including developing, monitoring and maintaining an adequate number of faculty; overseeing clinical education documentation; teaching preceptor classes; ensuring communication between the Program and clinical sites; scheduling, instruction and evaluation of students; and annual reporting to CoAEMSP accreditation, the Dean of Health Professions, the Program Advisory Board and Program faculty. The Director directs the development of classroom curriculum and online education for sections in the EMS programs and oversees the teaching/administration of courses assigned by Program Director that may include Paramedic level, EMT, or EMR.
Accreditation
Meeting and maintaining the Commission on Accreditation Emergency Medical Technology standards related to all aspects to retain accreditation.
Assisting and providing the EMS faculty with information needed to maintain accreditation.
Staying current with accrediting body standards.
Implementing and monitoring accrediting body standards as indicated.
Management
Maintaining accreditation through following the interpretation of the current CoAEMSP standards.
Scheduling, instruction and evaluation of students enrolled in clinical rotations at each of the clinical sites.
Training, utilization, and assessment of clinical sites, clinical instructors and preceptors.
Managing clinical records and maintaining current database of clinical education sites and clinical instructors.
Assisting the Clinical Coordinator in reviewing and updating the Clinic Manual.
Communicating and supervising students in clinical education rotations.
Reviewing preceptor performed student evaluations and determining clinical education grade.
Collecting and organizing pertinent information from clinical education sites, students, and CI’s.
Reviewing, revising, and updating student Professional Development Plan.
Developing student recruitment and Program marketing.
Participating in student advising.
Representing NWACC, the Program and the profession to external organizations.
Managing the administration of competency examinations and the student selection process.
Attending departmental, divisional, college, and Advisory Board meetings.
Assisting the Dean and other Program Directors in reviewing policies and procedures.
Serving on the Advisory Board and attending student conferences.
Traveling to clinical sites for site visits.
Assisting Program with student orientation.
Advising incoming students and assisting with registration as needed.
Administrating and developing special projects.
Performing other duties as required.
Teaching Responsibilities
The standard teaching load for full-time faculty is 15 hours per semester during the nine-month employment period. 12-month faculty teach 12 hours in the summer for a total of 42 hours annually.
Faculty may receive a reduced instructional load to complete other duties related to the function of the college.
Each semester’s instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member’s supervisor based on the nature of the position and workload guidelines.
Assigns faculty load to full time and adjunct faculty.
Required Qualifications
Licensed in Arkansas and certified through National Registry of EMT as Paramedic.
Arkansas licensed State EMS Instructor at the paramedic level.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in EMS related field or Education.
Five years of experience in a 9‑1‑1 ambulance and/or Emergency Department.
Five years of didactic and/or clinical teaching experience in a paramedic program.
Experience in student evaluation and outcomes assessment.
Credentialed as CPR Instructor.
Credentialed as ACLS Instructor.
Credentialed as PALS Instructor.
Credentialed as PHTLS Instructor.
Credentialed as AMLS Instructor.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
10 years paramedic experience in a 9‑1‑1 ambulance and/or Emergency Department.
8 years education experience in a Higher Education Paramedic Program.
5 years experience developing and managing hybrid courses in EMS.
Teaching experience at NWACC in EMS Program.
Proficiency with FISDAP system.
Experience with NW Arkansas Regional Protocol committee.
Experience with NW Arkansas Trauma System TRAC.
Certifications as Fire Instructor I.
Certifications as Firefighter I and II.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must work effectively with employees and all leadership levels.
Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems.
Self‑starter with minimal supervision.
Handle confidential material efficiently.
Strong time‑management, multi‑tasking, and organizational skills.
Build relationships across the institution.
Analyze information and recommend actions.
Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques.
Knowledge of department, operations, policies, and procedures.
Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and counseling skills.
Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology.
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and practice issues affecting clinical education.
Physical Demands
May require standing, sitting, and teaching in a classroom or clinical setting for extended periods.
Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 25 pounds.
Environmental Conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; please see our EEO policy.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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Full Time Faculty, EMS Program Director
role at
NorthWest Arkansas Community College .
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
The Program Director reports to the Dean of Health Professions. The EMS Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the EMS Program’s didactic and clinical sections, including developing, monitoring and maintaining an adequate number of faculty; overseeing clinical education documentation; teaching preceptor classes; ensuring communication between the Program and clinical sites; scheduling, instruction and evaluation of students; and annual reporting to CoAEMSP accreditation, the Dean of Health Professions, the Program Advisory Board and Program faculty. The Director directs the development of classroom curriculum and online education for sections in the EMS programs and oversees the teaching/administration of courses assigned by Program Director that may include Paramedic level, EMT, or EMR.
Accreditation
Meeting and maintaining the Commission on Accreditation Emergency Medical Technology standards related to all aspects to retain accreditation.
Assisting and providing the EMS faculty with information needed to maintain accreditation.
Staying current with accrediting body standards.
Implementing and monitoring accrediting body standards as indicated.
Management
Maintaining accreditation through following the interpretation of the current CoAEMSP standards.
Scheduling, instruction and evaluation of students enrolled in clinical rotations at each of the clinical sites.
Training, utilization, and assessment of clinical sites, clinical instructors and preceptors.
Managing clinical records and maintaining current database of clinical education sites and clinical instructors.
Assisting the Clinical Coordinator in reviewing and updating the Clinic Manual.
Communicating and supervising students in clinical education rotations.
Reviewing preceptor performed student evaluations and determining clinical education grade.
Collecting and organizing pertinent information from clinical education sites, students, and CI’s.
Reviewing, revising, and updating student Professional Development Plan.
Developing student recruitment and Program marketing.
Participating in student advising.
Representing NWACC, the Program and the profession to external organizations.
Managing the administration of competency examinations and the student selection process.
Attending departmental, divisional, college, and Advisory Board meetings.
Assisting the Dean and other Program Directors in reviewing policies and procedures.
Serving on the Advisory Board and attending student conferences.
Traveling to clinical sites for site visits.
Assisting Program with student orientation.
Advising incoming students and assisting with registration as needed.
Administrating and developing special projects.
Performing other duties as required.
Teaching Responsibilities
The standard teaching load for full-time faculty is 15 hours per semester during the nine-month employment period. 12-month faculty teach 12 hours in the summer for a total of 42 hours annually.
Faculty may receive a reduced instructional load to complete other duties related to the function of the college.
Each semester’s instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member’s supervisor based on the nature of the position and workload guidelines.
Assigns faculty load to full time and adjunct faculty.
Required Qualifications
Licensed in Arkansas and certified through National Registry of EMT as Paramedic.
Arkansas licensed State EMS Instructor at the paramedic level.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in EMS related field or Education.
Five years of experience in a 9‑1‑1 ambulance and/or Emergency Department.
Five years of didactic and/or clinical teaching experience in a paramedic program.
Experience in student evaluation and outcomes assessment.
Credentialed as CPR Instructor.
Credentialed as ACLS Instructor.
Credentialed as PALS Instructor.
Credentialed as PHTLS Instructor.
Credentialed as AMLS Instructor.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree.
10 years paramedic experience in a 9‑1‑1 ambulance and/or Emergency Department.
8 years education experience in a Higher Education Paramedic Program.
5 years experience developing and managing hybrid courses in EMS.
Teaching experience at NWACC in EMS Program.
Proficiency with FISDAP system.
Experience with NW Arkansas Regional Protocol committee.
Experience with NW Arkansas Trauma System TRAC.
Certifications as Fire Instructor I.
Certifications as Firefighter I and II.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must work effectively with employees and all leadership levels.
Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems.
Self‑starter with minimal supervision.
Handle confidential material efficiently.
Strong time‑management, multi‑tasking, and organizational skills.
Build relationships across the institution.
Analyze information and recommend actions.
Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques.
Knowledge of department, operations, policies, and procedures.
Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and counseling skills.
Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology.
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and practice issues affecting clinical education.
Physical Demands
May require standing, sitting, and teaching in a classroom or clinical setting for extended periods.
Must be able to lift and move equipment up to 25 pounds.
Environmental Conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; please see our EEO policy.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NorthWest Arkansas Community College by 2x.
Get notified about new Faculty Director jobs in
Benton County, AR .
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