About the position
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student. The EMS Program Director is a 12-month Faculty position. The EMS Program Director teaches courses and provides operational management and academic administrative leadership for the Emergency Medical Services Program. Responsibilities include organization, planning, assessment, and evaluation of the college EMS program as well as teaching face-to-face, hybrid, online, and/or clinical courses. In coordination with the division dean, the EMS faculty member supports faculty and staff assigned to the department and creates an environment that encourages innovative strategies for curriculum development and delivery. Responsible for maintaining compliance with the Virginia Office of EMS and accrediting body regulations and standards. Develops schedules, manages adjunct faculty recruitment, and works with Advisory Board for programmatic improvements. Works collaboratively with others, including the Community College Workforce Alliance to maximize credential attainment; and ensures continuous improvement of the EMS program in accordance with the College's vision, mission, and strategic goals. The EMS Program Director will report directly to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the Emergency Medical Services Program.
- Provide operational management and academic administrative leadership for the EMS Program.
- Organize, plan, assess, and evaluate the college EMS program.
- Teach face-to-face, hybrid, online, and/or clinical courses.
- Support faculty and staff assigned to the department.
- Create an environment that encourages innovative strategies for curriculum development and delivery.
- Maintain compliance with the Virginia Office of EMS and accrediting body regulations and standards.
- Develop schedules and manage adjunct faculty recruitment.
- Work with the Advisory Board for programmatic improvements.
- Collaborate with the Community College Workforce Alliance to maximize credential attainment.
- Ensure continuous improvement of the EMS program in accordance with the College's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required in health/medical or allied health education, training.
- Knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.
- Field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
- Academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic.
- Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards.
- Knowledge of CoAEMSP and CAHEEP accreditation.
- Virginia EMS Education Coordinator (EC) Certification is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Health care, EMT-Paramedic or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic.
