Director & Instructor - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - Kilgore College

Position summary:

The Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of a high-quality EMS education program that prepares students for successful careers in emergency medical services. The Director of EMS at Kilgore College is responsible for teaching, overseeing the development, implementation, and management of the EMS program. Courses taught may include online and/or dual-credit classes. This role ensures that the program meets all regulatory requirements and provides high-quality education and training to students pursuing careers in emergency medical services. The Director of EMS will work closely with faculty, staff, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure the program’s success and continuous improvement.

Position responsibilities:

• Coordinate faculty and staff with the necessary qualifications to perform the functions identified in documented job descriptions and to achieve the program’s stated goals and outcomes.
• The PD shall ensure compliance with applicable accreditation, certification, licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Faculty and staff supervision and evaluation.
• Continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program.
• Academic oversight, including curriculum planning and development.
• Develop and manage the EMS program budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Orientation/training of clinical preceptors.
• Maintain and continually develop the program Advisory Committee.
• Student recruitment and retention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements:

• At a minimum, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five (5) years of EMS experience.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice.
• Current certification or licensure from the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Paramedic.
• Knowledge of course content, practical skills, effective teaching strategies specific to assigned topics, and student evaluation/counseling methods.
• Be capable of teaching at the EMS provider level being taught meeting the learning needs of the students, meeting the teaching needs of the content material, and developing/assessing/ remediating student performance.
• Experience in the delivery of prehospital emergency care.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 1 Full-Time Direct Reports    5 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $65,280 for a Bachelor's degree to $78,880 for a doctorate. A Director's stipend is also provided. Overload and summer classes are paid separately.  

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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