Position Details

Position Information

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:

1. Admission and progression
2. Advanced standing
3. Transfer and articulation
4. Withdrawal
5. Reinstatement
6. Evaluation
7. 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
Bachelor's degree

Experience Required

Current licensure as an EMT-Paramedic in Maryland
Master's 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 bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's 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 college's application in full).

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