Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position: Program Chair/Instructor – Emergency Medical Services Education (EMSE)
Department: Nursing and Allied Health
Reports To: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

Position Summary
The Program Chair/Instructor – Emergency Medical Services Education (EMSE) is a full-time, 12-month faculty position responsible for providing academic leadership and instructional support for the EMSE program. The Chair oversees program coordination, curriculum development, faculty management, regulatory compliance, and teaching in at least one EMSE course area. The position ensures that the program maintains accreditation standards and aligns with institutional and industry expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Advising:

  • Teach 3 hours each fall and spring semester
  • Assist program students with academic advising, course selection and career-related advice

Supervisory/Management:

  • Provide immediate supervision and leadership for faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff
  • Attend standing training meetings to learn and understand Program Chair expectations and requirements
  • Facilitate and complete required program accreditation and endorsements
  • Work with faculty to ensure programs meet regulatory and/or accrediting body compliance
  • Request needed equipment and supplies for instructional programs and responsible for setting up equipment in instructional setting and oversight of all equipment used
  • Responsible for ordering program textbooks each semester
  • Review and recommend changes to student course fees
  • Conduct program faculty evaluation
  • Actively participate in interview and selection processes for new full-time and adjunct program faculty
  • Adhere to operational deadlines published on College Academic Calendar and Administrative Calendar
  • Oversight for Dual Enrollment courses under the EMSE program
  • Oversight for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians courses
  • Oversight for the American Heart Association courses

Curriculum Development and Management:

  • Develop and recommend new courses and programs of study when the need arises
  • Responsible for reviewing and submitting changes of curriculum and courses related to the program
  • Work with program faculty, other chairs, and deans to schedule program – specific courses and consult with other departments and programs on scheduling of shared and related course
  • Responsible for reviewing college catalog and submitting changes or updates for program
  • Responsible for SACSCOC assessment, including program assessments and learning outcomes and other related SACSCOC requirements. Program viability must be evaluated annually using the Program Health Index (PHI) and the assessment process

Engagement Activities:

  • Participate in registration and recruiting events
  • Actively participate in one College committees per academic year
  • Attend the LCTCS annual conference
  • Manage Program Advisory Board(s), including scheduling meetings, creating agendas, and selection of board, with a minimum of two meetings per academic year
  • Track and maintain program-related business and industry partners to LCTCS guidelines
  • Attend Program related conference annually including but not limited to: (LANREMT, ACCREDITCON, NAEMSE, EMS WORLD, Etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education/Certification/Licensure

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Current certification as a Paramedic with the National Registry of EMTs
  • Current licensure as a Paramedic in the State of Louisiana
  • Certification as a Louisiana Bureau of EMS–approved Paramedic Instructor

Required Experience

  • Three (3) years of experience in the emergency medical services field
  • Two (2) years of college-level teaching experience (or equivalent in EMS education)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Appropriate medical or allied health education, training, and experience
  • Knowledge of instructional methods, student assessment, and evaluation
  • Field experience in out-of-hospital emergency care
  • Understanding of the National EMS Scope of Practice and Education Standards
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving ability and multitasking capabilities
  • Positive attitude, high energy, and enthusiasm
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and follow-up skills
  • Ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Certifications/Licensure

  • Associate’s or higher degree
  • American Heart Association Instructor certification (BLS, ACLS, or PALS)
  • National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Instructor certification (e.g., PHTLS, AMLS, EPC, GEMS, TECC)
  • National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Level II Instructor certification
  • Critical Care Paramedic certification(s)

Preferred Experience

  • Higher education teaching

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Experience with program accreditation and assessment (e.g., SACSCOC, PHI)
  • Familiarity with EMS advisory boards, curriculum development, and industry partnerships
  • Experience with instructional equipment procurement, management, and compliance
  • Knowledge of dual enrollment and continuing education programming (AHA, NAEMT)

Application Process

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references to: [email protected] (Include Program Chair/Instructor – Emergency Medical Services Education in the subject line.)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. All applications are confidential. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

References will not be contacted without the applicant’s prior authorization.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Equal Opportunity Statement Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a As a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency, Nunez supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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