Department Head, Emergency Medical Science and Healthcare Simulation na Wake Technical Community College, NC

About the Department

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Pay Grade: Manager 6

This position is responsible for coordinating all instructional and academic activities within the department, and supervising curriculum and continuing education course development.

Position Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Develops educational programs to achieve the institution's objectives and to meet the standards established by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) and the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services

*Develops a Healthcare Simulation Technology program to achieve the institution's objectives

*Guides faculty in the development of the Emergency Medical Sciences and Healthcare Simulation curriculum design to maintain currency and rigor and to fully implement and evaluate student learning outcomes and overall program outcomes

*Analyzes, evaluates, revises and maintains an educational program consistent with current EMS trends, policies, and procedures

*Prepares and submits to the Dean of Health Sciences, departmental goals and prioritized budget requests annually with faculty input

*Validates faculty certifications and credentials annually

*Monitors the departmental budget; reviews requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials needed for the department

*Maintains and updates affiliation agreements and processes to ensure all students and faculty meet credentialing requirements for each agency assigned

*Devises and directs maintenance of a record system of clinical experience, exits and reentries, grades, and general background information for each student

Collaborates with student services staff and EMS department and Healthcare Simulation faculty to develop and implement admission standards for EMS and Healthcare Simulation students

Assists with orientation and registration of students in both programs

Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator and with the clinical agencies to ensure appropriate clinical placement for all students

Collaborates with instructors assigned, to ensure currency and maintenance of lab equipment and adequacy of supplies

Holds periodic conferences with instructors and students to interpret objectives and policies of the school, to indicate changes in methods or procedures, and to coordinate all phases of the educational process

Schedules regular office hours for consultation and academic counseling with students

Schedules and hosts advisory board meetings at least two times per year

Prepares periodic reports concerning department activities, progress and achievement of students

Conducts yearly evaluation of faculty members using input from students, peers, and faculty self-evaluations

Interviews faculty, recommends appointment and termination of employment of faculty members and shares in responsibility for orientation of new faculty through assignment of mentors

Ensures new faculty participates in required college wide and departmental orientation

Serves as a member of faculty committees, conducts scheduled faculty meetings, and participates in professional meetings and community activities

Completes annual applied benchmark project on an individual or group basis
 

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising

Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Proficiency in communication skills, both written and oral

Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Excellent organizational skills

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Unofficial transcripts and copies of required licenses and/or certifications must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application.  If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

North Carolina Office of EMS Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic certification

North Carolina credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level

Five years field experience as a paramedic in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care

Two years experience as an instructor in an EMS program in a post-secondary institution.

Supervisory and leadership experience

Preferences:

Master's degree

Five years supervisory and leadership experience

Essential Personnel:

TBD

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