Paramedic Instructor

The Paramedic Instructor is 12-month faculty that assists in planning, coordinating, managing, and evaluating the activities of the department in accordance with the NWCC and MCCB guidelines. This position reports to the Director of Emergency Technology and the Dean of Health Sciences.

• Associate Degree
• Valid work experience in the area of instruction
• Minimum of two years of work experience in the area of instruction in the last 5 years.
• Must hold and maintain a valid EMT/Paramedic certification
• Obtain and maintain accreditation requirements for the program
• Administrative and communication skills required
• Unencumbered current license to practice in Mississippi
• Acceptable criminal history background check.
• Leadership, management, and/or administrative experience in the discipline of emergency medical services.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet use.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must be a “quick study” to quickly grasp and retain knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet department needs, as some evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required.

While performing the duties of this job, the Surgical Technology Instructor regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods
• Talk, hear, view,and assist students
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

To apply, interested candidates should attach and submit the following:

• Application thwestms.edu
• Resume or CV
• Copies of all relevant certifications and licenses
• Three Professional References (Name, Organization, Phone Number, and Email)