EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Current North Carolina Paramedic Certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS provider cards.
• Current NCOEMS Level I Paramedic Instructor certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working at the Paramedic level.
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a health/medical-related field as an instructor or clinical preceptor.

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical education or instructional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience at the Paramedic level.

Under the supervision of the EMS Lead Instructor, the EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator is responsible for organizing, administering, continuously reviewing, planning, developing, and ensuring the overall effectiveness of clinical and field experiences for EMS programs. This position supports instruction by overseeing clinical components, evaluating student performance, and maintaining compliance with programmatic accreditation and regulatory bodies. The EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator will also serve as an instructor for EMS courses as assigned. To fulfill the objectives of this position, the Coordinator performs the following functions:

Essential Duties:

• Organize and coordinate clinical and field rotations for EMS students.
• Maintain clinical affiliation agreements and contracts in accordance with program and college policies.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance in clinical settings, reporting progress to the EMS Lead Instructor.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for all clinical experiences.
• Resolve conflicts in clinical settings and communicate concerns and outcomes to the EMS Lead Instructor.
• Develop and maintain student clinical schedules.
• Assist with planning and developing EMS curricula and instructional materials.
• Provide instruction in EMS courses as assigned, including online and hybrid modalities.
• Develop syllabi and learning outcomes that align with NCOEMS, COAEMSP, and SCC guidelines.
• Participate in student advising, recruitment, and retention initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of NCOEMS and COAEMSP regulations and ensure program compliance.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration in assessment and continuous improvement processes.
• Attend college functions, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Support accreditation and college-wide initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EMS Lead Instructor.

Budget Management 

• Recommends departmental needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources during the annual planning process.
• Maintains labs where applicable related to equipment and supplies, lab records preventative maintenance and purchase of supplies and parts and supervise lab technicians

Service to Students

• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College.
• Advocates for and motivates students.

Other Duties Specific to the Position

• Participates in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other cocurricular activities of the College.
• Ensures effective and broad communication with area high schools and EMS partners.
• Attends scheduled meetings and coordinate meetings for program faculty/staff.
• Serves on and actively contributes to college committees as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of COAEMSP accreditation standards and the NCOEMS guidelines.
• Ability to organize and coordinate clinical experiences.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver hybrid and online instruction.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with office and instructional technology tools.
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners.

A completed Southeastern Community College application form, a resume, letter of interest and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Applicants are directed to the SCC website at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sccnc/to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC  28472.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kim White

Director of Human Resources

kim.white@sccnc.edu