Adjunct Wildland and Rural Fire Control Instructor

Adjunct Wildland and Rural Fire Control Instructor

Position Title Adjunct Wildland and Rural Fire Control Instructor

Pay Grade Level F-PT

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department

Department Math/Science

Campus Location

Pay Rate

FTE

0.4

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function

This faculty member teaches Wildland and Rural courses at the Escanaba campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meet NWCG Instructor Qualification Standards
• Minimum of five field seasons, or portions of seasons, working in a fireline position at a firefighter type 2 level (FFT2) or higher fireline qualification.
• Experience as both a hand crew and engine crew member is preferred.
• Fireline experience should be in both local/regional fire settings (upper Midwest) and western fire settings.
• Prior training and experience as a trainer/instructor.
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success.
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to provide diverse teaching and learning approaches to diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications.
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use.
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success.
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience in teaching Fire Control at the secondary, postsecondary, industrial, or apprenticeship level
• Experience using learning management systems and video conferencing

Months Per Year 4

Hours Worked Per Week 16

Work Schedule

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts & Sciences.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Instruct education courses online and/or on location. Opportunities may be available to teach other courses as qualified and needed.

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

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