EMS Director Jobs in Virginia
EMS Director jobs in Virginia concentrate in hospital-based emergency services, regional EMS authorities, fire-rescue departments, and large health system operations, with openings ranging from front-line operations managers to senior system-level directors. The strongest hiring activity is in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads metros, where employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain deep EMS and emergency operations infrastructure. Virginia's most consistent demand is for directors with experience in mass casualty preparedness, regional EMS system oversight, and quality improvement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Posting Summary
Working Title EMS Adjunct Instructor
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 278A9999
Agency Rappahannock Community College
Division Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location Gloucester - 073
Hiring Range Salary will be $793 to $1,463 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
Work Schedule
Teaching assignments are negotiated with the Dean of Health Sciences to include campus, hours of instruction and teaching load. Day, evening and weekend teaching options may be available to accommodate the faculty’s schedule.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC seeks applicants for EMS Adjunct Instructor positions. This position is part-time. The general responsibilities of the EMS Adjunct Instructor is the skillful and knowledgeable delivery of EMS program content to include classroom and laboratory teaching, national testing preparatory work and involvement in the placement of students in field experiences. This position reports to the EMS Program Head and to the Dean of Health Sciences. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of the equivalent of 10 workload credits in fall and spring semesters and eight workload credits in the summer term. Teaching assignments are negotiated with the Dean of Health Sciences to include campus, hours of instruction and teaching load. Day, evening and weekend teaching options may be available to accommodate the faculty’s schedule. RCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where student and faculty success is promoted.
The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a varied student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The College strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning and who are well connected to the communities we serve.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
EMT Instruction: Virginia and/or National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician designation or higher with an unencumbered license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and significant experience as a provider in a high call volume agency or equivalent experience in other agencies. Teaching experience in approved EMS program(s). Demonstrated competency in BLS and/or ALS knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective domain evaluation.
AEMT Instruction/Paramedic Instruction: Virginia and/or National Registry Paramedic designation with an unencumbered license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers certification, and significant experience as an ALS provider in a high call volume agency or the equivalent experience in other agencies. Teaching experience in an approved EMS program(s). Demonstrated competency in ALS knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective domain evaluation.
Additional Considerations
Associate or bachelor’s degree in EMS or equivalent fields, VEMSES and/or NEMSES instructor designation or eligibility, and Instructor in certification courses such as ACLS, ITLS, PHTLS, PEPP, PALS, AMLS, etc. with experience teaching in programs. Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
This position requires an on-campus presence at either the Glenns or Warsaw campuses and/or the New Kent and Kilmarnock off-site locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_2943P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Job Open Date 01/05/2026
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Contact Name
Email jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS online employment application, cover letter describing qualifications, resume and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online at VCCS ATS portal. This is a continuous recruitment and applications are accepted until position is filled.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Additional Information
Satisfactory references, background check, and a drug screening are conditions of employment.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title EMS Adjunct Instructor
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band UG
Position Number 278A9999
Agency Rappahannock Community College
Division Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location Gloucester - 073
Hiring Range Salary will be $793 to $1,463 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
Work Schedule
Teaching assignments are negotiated with the Dean of Health Sciences to include campus, hours of instruction and teaching load. Day, evening and weekend teaching options may be available to accommodate the faculty’s schedule.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC seeks applicants for EMS Adjunct Instructor positions. This position is part-time. The general responsibilities of the EMS Adjunct Instructor is the skillful and knowledgeable delivery of EMS program content to include classroom and laboratory teaching, national testing preparatory work and involvement in the placement of students in field experiences. This position reports to the EMS Program Head and to the Dean of Health Sciences. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of the equivalent of 10 workload credits in fall and spring semesters and eight workload credits in the summer term. Teaching assignments are negotiated with the Dean of Health Sciences to include campus, hours of instruction and teaching load. Day, evening and weekend teaching options may be available to accommodate the faculty’s schedule. RCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where student and faculty success is promoted.
The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a varied student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The College strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning and who are well connected to the communities we serve.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
EMT Instruction: Virginia and/or National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician designation or higher with an unencumbered license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and significant experience as a provider in a high call volume agency or equivalent experience in other agencies. Teaching experience in approved EMS program(s). Demonstrated competency in BLS and/or ALS knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective domain evaluation.
AEMT Instruction/Paramedic Instruction: Virginia and/or National Registry Paramedic designation with an unencumbered license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers certification, and significant experience as an ALS provider in a high call volume agency or the equivalent experience in other agencies. Teaching experience in an approved EMS program(s). Demonstrated competency in ALS knowledge, psychomotor skills, and affective domain evaluation.
Additional Considerations
Associate or bachelor’s degree in EMS or equivalent fields, VEMSES and/or NEMSES instructor designation or eligibility, and Instructor in certification courses such as ACLS, ITLS, PHTLS, PEPP, PALS, AMLS, etc. with experience teaching in programs. Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
This position requires an on-campus presence at either the Glenns or Warsaw campuses and/or the New Kent and Kilmarnock off-site locations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_2943P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Job Open Date 01/05/2026
Job Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Contact Name
Email jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS online employment application, cover letter describing qualifications, resume and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online at VCCS ATS portal. This is a continuous recruitment and applications are accepted until position is filled.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non-discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Additional Information
Satisfactory references, background check, and a drug screening are conditions of employment.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EMS director jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia EMS certification or National Registry certification recognized in Virginia required
- Bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, healthcare administration, or related field required
- Minimum of several years of progressively responsible EMS operations or leadership experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications maintained throughout employment
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, and compliance with Virginia OEMS regulations
- Strong knowledge of Virginia Office of EMS protocols, policies, and regional coordination systems
EMS Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a ems director in Virginia?
Becoming an ems director in Virginia typically requires active EMS certification through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services, which oversees licensure at the EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic levels. Most director roles require a bachelor's degree in emergency medical services, public health, or healthcare administration, along with several years of field and supervisory experience. Candidates who hold National Registry certification can apply for reciprocal recognition in Virginia, which satisfies the state credentialing requirement for most employer postings.
Which companies hire ems directors in Virginia?
Companies currently hiring ems directors in Virginia include Virginia Community College System, Bedford County, Virginia, and New River Community College, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Virginia's mix of large integrated health systems, regional fire-rescue departments, and government-affiliated EMS authorities means director openings appear across both clinical and public safety employment sectors.
Which Virginia cities have the most ems director jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most ems director openings are Richmond, Bedford, and Chesterfield. Northern Virginia's density of large health systems and proximity to federal emergency management infrastructure drives the heaviest concentration, while Richmond's role as the state capital and home to major academic medical centers like VCU Health anchors steady demand, and Hampton Roads' military medical facilities and Sentara network sustain consistent openings in that region.
Are there remote ems director jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. EMS director roles are fundamentally operational and require on-site leadership of field personnel, facilities, and emergency response systems. About 0% of ems director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to involve system-level administrative functions such as policy development, training program oversight, or regional coordination rather than day-to-day operations management.
How can I get hired as a ems director in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path into an ems director role in Virginia without prior director experience is lateral movement from a field supervisor, EMS captain, or operations coordinator position within a large Virginia health system or fire-rescue department. Employers like Inova, Sentara, and county-run EMS authorities regularly promote experienced paramedics and supervisors who complete a bachelor's program in EMS management or healthcare administration. Holding Virginia OEMS certification at the paramedic level and pursuing the Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician credential strengthens any application for a first director posting.
Where can I find and apply to ems director jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to ems director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, fire-rescue departments, and regional EMS authorities. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and credentials, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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