Emergency Medicine Program Director

Trinidad State College seeks an EMS Program Director. The director would have be over the EMS programs running on both the Trinidad and Alamosa campuses. This is a part-time, nine-month, permanent positions that report directly to the Dean of Instruction.

• Assume the duties and responsibilities assigned by the Dean of Instruction over EMS;

• Be responsible for instruction of theory and practice in the classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical areas for the EMS Program for either campus;

• Comply with the responsibilities of CoAEMSP as they pertain to the paramedic program along with the responsibilities of CDPHE as they pertain to EMT, EMT-A, and Paramedic;

• Remain current with EMS regulations, knowledge and skills;

• Work in conjunction with the Dean of Instruction and the other EMS faculty from both Trinidad and Alamosa campuses to achieve a comprehensive program including hybrid learning;

• Be willing to provide service to the college and the EMS program through active participation of college committees, community outreach, and EMS leadership opportunities;

• Be available to at least 20 hours a week for teaching, clinical, labs, data collections for accreditation reports, and meetings. These hours can include weekends, evenings, nights, holidays.  Duties completed on the computer can be completed remotely. 

• the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program,  

• the continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program,  

• long range planning and ongoing development of the program, 

• the effectiveness of the program, including instruction and faculty, with systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program,  

• cooperative involvement with the medical director,  

• the orientation/training and supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors   

• the effectiveness and quality of fulfillment of responsibilities delegated to another qualified individual.

• Other duties as assigned.

• possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree 

• have appropriate medical or allied health education, training, and experience, 

• be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students, 

• have field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care,

• have academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic, 

• be knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, and about evidenced-informed clinical practice.

• Must hold, or qualify for and obtain, a vocational teaching credential through the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System;

• Must be agreeable to working with a diverse population and with all ranges of student abilities; and

• Must have a strong commitment and positive attitude toward Community College instruction.

Salary is based on a part-time, 9-month contract (paid out over 12 months) with a range of pay between $20,000-$24,000 based on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, and education.  Excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and retirement is available.

Application InstructionsFor consideration, an applicant must submit the following by the closing date:

• A letter addressing the professional qualifications listed in the position description;

• A current curriculum vitae;

• Transcripts (of highest education attained; unofficial transcripts are acceptable until offer of employment is accepted); and

• The names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references from persons in a position to evaluate the applicant's expertise as it relates to the position requirements.