Part Time Instructor Fire Science; POOL

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Classification

Title:

F3

Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit: N/A

Open Date: (not specified)

Open Until Filled:
Yes (Open for the 2025-26 academic year)

Position Type/Employee Class:
Part‑Time Instructor

Instructor Status:
This is a part‑time instructor position, non‑represented and non‑benefited.

Overtime Eligible:
Exempt

FLSA Status:
Learned Professional

Campus

Location:

(not specified)

To provide instruction in the Structure Fire Science Program as a member of an instructional team as needed. Instruction is for students in an Associate of Applied Science degree program. The position involves teaching, directing student discussions, selecting and conducting learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives, and evaluating student performance in the classroom and laboratory.

• Provide instruction in Structure Fire Science (SFS) related courses in classroom, laboratory practices, field events, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. This includes providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, by interactive video chat technology.
• Provide instruction in SFS areas which may include, but not be limited to:
  Intro to Emergency Services, Fixed Systems and Extinguishers, Fire Law, Fire Department Budget, Fire Behavior and Combustion, Fire Investigation, Fire Codes and Ordinances, Rescue Practices, Fire Protection Hydraulics & Supply, Capstone:
  Tactics & Strategies, SFS Safety and Survival, SFS Building Construction, Hazmat Awareness & Operations.
• Classroom teaching may require 4‑8 load units (4‑8 contact hours per week) per term, involving 10‑40 students per class.
• Teaching requires maintaining one office hour per course, per week.
• Cooperate with other College personnel to assist students with career planning, job placement, and follow‑up studies.
• Act as a resource person for students.
• Work with appropriate College personnel to write proposals for program funds.
• Cooperate with the Business Department efforts to revise and standardize curricula for these classes.
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the field of Structural Fire Science based on education and/or experience in the field.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g., Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment, as well as field‑appropriate NFPA equipment. All individuals are required to be able…