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Posted: 16-Jan-25
Location: Cullowhee, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5933556
Instructor - Emergency Medical Care - 002027
Western Carolina University
Department: School of Health Sciences
About WCU:
Position Summary:
The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The School of Health Sciences invites applications for a nine-month, fixed-term position in the Emergency Medical Care Program. This is a full-time, in-person appointment with the rank of Instructor, Associate Instructor, or Senior Instructor determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025. Responsibilities of the position include: (1) teaching undergraduate courses within the residential Emergency Medical Care curriculum; (2) advising and mentoring undergraduate students in collaboration with the Advising Center; and (3) providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The School of Health Sciences invites applications for a nine-month, fixed-term position in the Emergency Medical Care Program. This is a full-time, in-person appointment with the rank of Instructor, Associate Instructor, or Senior Instructor determined by qualifications and experience. Anticipated start date is August 1, 2025. Responsibilities of the position include: (1) teaching undergraduate courses within the residential Emergency Medical Care curriculum; (2) advising and mentoring undergraduate students in collaboration with the Advising Center; and (3) providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the vision and mission of Emergency Medical Care program, along with that of the School, College, and University.
- Develop and deliver content and courses within the EMC program.
- Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center with regard to academic progress and professional development.
- Provide service to the university, profession, and community.
- Maintain currency and contemporary expertise in the academic discipline through continuing education, scholarship, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels.
- Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff involved in the Emergency Medical Care program, School of Health Sciences, and across the university.
- Submit appropriate artifacts, narratives, and data related to program, liberal studies, and accreditation assessment and continuous improvement.
- Carry out other assignments and duties as assigned by the Health Sciences Program Director, Director of the School of Health Sciences, and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences.
We seek candidates who demonstrate their ability to work with, and be sensitive to the educational needs of, first generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and rural populations; and support the University's commitment to Honoring Our Promise. The Emergency Medical Care program is committed to building a community whose members have diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience for a regional comprehensive university. Opportunities for summer teaching are available. R
The Emergency Medical Care program is housed in the 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building and is part of the robust and engaged School of Health Sciences. The EMC program is a 120-credit hour with 61 credit hours of EMC specific curriculum, residential program designed to prepare students to be professionally engaged while delivering high quality patient-centered care as a paramedic. Through a comprehensive and innovative experience, the Western Carolina University Emergency Medical Care Program aspires to be a recognized leader in preparing highly skilled and professionally progressive leaders in the field of paramedicine. The EMC program received 5-year reaccreditation from the CAAHEP in 2023.
The School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs in Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Recreational Therapy. Graduate programs include the Master of Science in Athletic Training and the Master of Health Sciences. Additional programs within the College of Health and Human Sciences include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A collaborative environment conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and service exists within the School and College of Health and Human Sciences. Western North Carolina's rural, ageing, and medically underserved population and location provides numerous and rich opportunities for community partnerships, collaborative research, and grant acquisition. More information on the school can be found on the website: hs.wcu.edu and information on the College can be found on the website: chhs.wcu.edu.
Western Carolina University is a regional comprehensive university of 12,000 students with its main campus located in Cullowhee, NC. Part of our mission is to inspire student learning through innovative teaching, nationally recognized programs, exceptional support, and a robust connectedness with surrounding communities in Southern Appalachia, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The county and surrounding areas provide residents a high quality of life with their proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, diverse outdoor adventures, a thriving arts community, and mild year-around temperatures.
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AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29716
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As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina system, WCU provides comprehensive educational opportunities to residents in the state’s western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the region’s vast natural diversity. Founded in 1889 as a teaching college, Western Carolina now provides an education to more than 10,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
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