Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

Position summary for MCC Fire Science Adjunct Instructors. MCC Fire Science Adjunct Instructors are part-time instructors responsible for instructing entry-level and experienced fire science students in a variety of fire service topics including, but not limited to: fire behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation. Instructors are higher-education professionals who champion student learning, engage and inspire students, apply innovative teaching and learning pedagogies, assess student learning to ensure student success, stay abreast of trends in the discipline, and collaborate within the College to help reach strategic goals.

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed.
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary.
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template.
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence.
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning.
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College purposes in a timely fashion.
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly.
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles to accommodate different learning styles of students.
• Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary.

• Course specific minimum qualifications (as approved annually by the Board of Trustees) are available in all Academic Division Offices.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

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• Entry level

• Part-time

• Education and Training

• Higher Education