Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty

Position Details

Position Information

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Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5 Grade F4 Compensation Range $76,253-104,848 Summary

• The Director of the Emergency Medical Services program is also the program administrator. The director is responsible for providing leadership for the educational program and implementing the program in accordance with the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) regulations. Learning outcomes are maintained at a level to meet approval standards of the MIEMSS, Howard Community College and as articulated within the Department of Transportation National Standard Curricula for emergency medical services personnel. Standards and criteria for accreditation through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP) are maintained and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure compliance. A reduced teaching load is maintained consistent with a 12-month faculty director position.

Essential Role Responsibilities

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Provide leadership in curricular design and development
• Review curriculum materials and instructional processes for consistency and quality
• Establish unit goals and generate plans of action to affect curriculum
• Participate in the revision of core work to reflect the mission, goals and objectives of the college (including the vision, values and strategic initiatives)
• Formulate and implement policies pertinent to the program including:
• Admission and progression
• Advanced standing
• Transfer and articulation
• Withdrawal
• Reinstatement
• Evaluation
• Graduation requirements
• Assure that all publications pertaining to the emergency medical services program are clear, accurate, and current
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the budget
• Order equipment and instructional supplies

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Conduct regular meetings with the medical director and cooperating agencies keeping minutes showing activities, recommendations and decisions
• Attend emergency medical service meetings concerned with education and practice at regional, state, and national levels
• Submit required reports to MIEMSS and CoAEMSP and other reports and surveys as required
• Prepare and confirm list of candidates eligible to sit for licensing examinations

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

• Review written agreements with cooperating agencies
• Coordinate clinical activities along with the clinical coordinator
• Maintain a written plan to verify that all students participating in clinical practice settings are physically and mentally competent to provide safe client care

STUDENT ADVOCACY

• Conduct orientation session at the beginning of each paramedic cohort group
• Ensure orientation sessions are conducted as appropriate for each course of the paramedic program
• Serve as initial resource when student problems are not resolved
• Recommend course substitutions and waivers for students
• Participating in student recruitment, advisement and retention efforts

FACULTY

• Recommend faculty appointments
• Evaluate faculty and staff per college policy and procedures
• Verify current licensure and educational credentials of full and part-time faculty
• Provide orientation program for faculty
• Conduct classroom visitations for faculty and clinical visits for preceptors and recommend professional development activities

Minimum Education Required Bachelors degree Experience Required

Current licensure as an EMT-Paramedic in Maryland

Masters degree preferred; Baccalaureate degree required

Academic preparation or experience in administration

Academic preparation and experience in education

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Physical Demand Summary Supervisory Position? Yes Division Teaching & Learning Services Department Health & Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number B627P Number of Vacancies 1 Best Consideration Date 05/11/2026 Job Open Date 04/20/2026 Job Close Date Continuous Recruitment? No Job Category Faculty Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelors degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelors degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelors degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

• Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the colleges application in full).

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Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Reference Collection

References

Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests 3 Cut-off Date Special Instructions to Reference Provider

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents