Part-Time Fire Science Instructor

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time instructors for the Fire Science program. Part-time instructors are hired on an as-needed basis. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignments become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Part-time/adjunct faculty in the Fire Science program are responsible for teaching the objectives for any course assigned, the assessment of student learning, and reporting of student progress as required by the college, the Illinois State Fire Marshall's office and the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Meets the minimum instructor requirements for any course assignment; required

* Degree and experience requirements vary per course, in general:

* Certified by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office in:
Fire Service Officer I & Fire Service Instructor II; required

* Depending on course content may require additional certification by the Illinois State Fire Marshall's Office in:
Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Service Officer II, Haz Mat First Responder, Vehicle Rescue Operations, Rope Rescue I & II, Confined Space Rescue I & II, Trench Rescue I & II;
Water Rescue I & II.

* Depending on course content may require additional education in Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science or Bachelor's degree Fire Science related field and

* Five years fire service experience.

* Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

* Competency with multiple instructional delivery methods (on-line, hybrid, web-enhanced, and face to face); preferred.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS

Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

* Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan

* Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act

* Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Fire Science courses are offered at the SWIC Fire Science Training facility and local fire departments.

Final date to receive applications

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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