Paramedic Science Faculty Program Director

The Program Director has responsibility to manage all elements of the academic program, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. The Program Director is the primary instructor for the paramedic science program and provides education and training directly to the students.

The Program Director is responsible for ongoing compliance with accreditation bodies and state agencies. This includes maintaining required documentation, monitoring program quality, and coordinating all activities necessary for continued accreditation and reaccreditation.

Major Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTION

• Deliver assigned classes using technology that best support student learning.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts.
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in activities related to the paramedic science and emergency medicine as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary emergency medicine, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

• Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.
• Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
• Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines.
• Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with experience to teach the paramedic curriculum.
• Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.

This list is not all-inclusive of duties.

Hiring Range:

• $50,000-70,000 annually based on experience

Minimum Qualifications:

A qualified candidate for Program Chair in paramedic science meets the following criteria:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and

• Holds an Indiana paramedic certification, and

• Holds an Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification; and

• Has at least two years of directly related work experience as a licensed paramedic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction.

• Experience working in a high volume emergency services environment.

Benefits:

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.