Program Director/Instructor, EMS Program

Port Acres, Texas

Lamar State College-Port Arthur
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Positions are security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title:

Program Director/Instructor, EMS Program

Is this an Adjunct Position:

No

Position Number:

PR

Posting Number:

FAC

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resume and Cover Letter is required. Unofficial transcripts required prior to campus interview, official transcripts required upon hire. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the of the process of applying for a position.

In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.

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Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary:

The Program Director/Instructor of Emergency Medical Services has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, leadership, supervision, and administrative duties related to the Emergency Medical Services Program, and providing the expertise and knowledge to support the institution curriculum and programs. The Program Director/Instructor of EMS is also responsible for providing instruction for students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program and workforce training. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This is an exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Allied Health Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates' degree in appropriate medical or allied health related field
  • Texas DSHS Certified Paramedic
  • Texas DSHS EMS Instructor or National EMS Instructor
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
  • Three (3) years field experience as a Certified Paramedic with a 911 EMS agency or fire system
  • Two (2) years of EMS Instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in appropriate medical or allied health field
  • Texas DSHS Licensed Paramedic
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Texas DSHS EMS Coordinator, eligible for Advanced status
  • National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Instructor

Salary:

Commensurate

Work Hours:

Full time hours, Monday - Friday, with possibility of some evenings, depending upon class schedule

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Essential Job Functions:

Provide quality instruction.

Essential Job Functions:

Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring.

Essential Job Functions:

Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Attend faculty meetings.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends.

Essential Job Functions:

Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Job Functions:

Occasional travel to various campus and/or conference, seminar locations.

Essential Job Functions:

Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions:

Other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Comply with campus policies and procedures.

Minimum Requests:

3

Maximum Requests:

3

Date Posted: 07 June 2025
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