Workforce Skills Instructor,Fire Science Job Cypress area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Purpose and Scope

Provides direction, teaching, and support for Fire Science course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the Lone Star College and the community. Responsibilities include teaching and advising students. Primary functions are to plan, maintain, access, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student success and student learning.

Essential Job Functions

Teaches courses in Fire Science at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs, making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods

Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material

Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines

Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course; identifies and assesses students who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives

Responsible for recruiting and advising students in their area

Responsible for managing their classrooms and labs, including assuring lab facilities meet state requirements

Responsible for assisting with student job placement

Works directly with certification agencies to ensure alignment and high level of program and student success

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Mastery of course content
Proficient in Microsoft Applications and Outlook
Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people at various levels; ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints
Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning
Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning
Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

Physical Abilities

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and working while wearing fire fighting personal protective equipment and self‑contained breathing apparatus.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry
Hours will vary depending on class time;
Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

Required Qualifications

Associates degree in fire science or related field (AAS) or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 4 years non‑teaching work experience in the field.
Additional requirements:

Texas Commission of Fire Protection, Fire Instructor 2, Fire Officer 1, and Fire Fighter Intermediate OR IFSAC seals in Fire instructor 2, Fire Officer 1, firefighter 1, firefighter 2, hazmat awareness and hazmat ops.

EEO and Legal Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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Workforce Skills Instructor, Fire Science