Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the

MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement FY24-FY25 through FY26-FY27

For inquiries regarding minimum qualifications, email hiring

Position Summary

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 related topics including, but not limited to: fire behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* 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 in order to satisfy the different learning styles of students

* Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary

Required Qualifications

* Fire Science Trainers may qualify in one of four ways:

* Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of related work experience

* Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science or EMS from an accredited institution or State Fire Marshal Certification in related field and 2,000 hours of related work experience;

* Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor I certification, 10,000 hours of Fire Service experience, or EMT-B Illinois licensure or previous EMT-B or EMT-P licensure, and 2,000 hours of related work experience;

* Certification as an officer through a nationally accredited organization such as Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and 2,000 hours of related work experience

* Five years Fire Service experience

* Experience teaching Fire Service courses

* Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)

* Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertise specific to assigned teaching content

* Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles

* Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills