Position Description

DEFINITION:

The role of the EMS Instructor is to provide knowledge in his/her field of expertise and to promote various student-centered learning activities that will stimulate an interest in critical thinking and a desire for life-long learning. Various teaching strategies, learning styles and delivery methods including new technology systems will be utilized to reach this goal. The Instructor (CE) is responsible for assisting in planning, programming, instruction and evaluation of the continuing education program offerings. This position will focus on providing opportunities for New Hanover County students in EMS.

***This is a Time Limited, Temporary Full Time Grant Funded Position. Position begins July 2024 and ends December 2026 with potential to be extended***

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
• Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Collaborate with the EMS Lead Instructor to select textbook and learning resources for the students and faculty
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations and develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Assist with class and program schedules
• Maintain and submit all required records in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to class rosters, registration forms, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
• Maintain an accurate inventory of instructional supplies for all the program’s classes
• Serve as an academic advisor for EMS Program
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
• Makes recommendations for program/curriculum changes
• Program Outcome Assessment

Other Important Functions:

• Assist in outreach and recruitment events at local high schools
• Assess the relevance and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed; participate in student recruitment efforts

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures, to include instruction in a virtual environment
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration

Ability To:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the

course of work.

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • Making observations
  • Reading and writing
  • Communicating with others
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  • Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  • Making sound decisions
  • Responding to questions
  • Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

Minimum Experience:

• At least 2 FT years of experience (or any combination of PT experience that equals two FT years) in an instructional setting as an instructor, and with course development
• 8 years of specific industry work as an EMT and/or Paramedic
• Credentialing as a NC Level I Paramedic Instructor required.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an instructional setting as an instructor, and with course development
• At least 10 years of specific industry experience as an EMT and/or Paramedic.
• Instructor certifications in BCLS, ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS are preferred.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.