Vocational Skills Lecturer - Fire Service Instructor

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We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened

September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, apioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and thefirst president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’sacademic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degreeand certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes,accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois statelaw, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining toptalent while ensuring equitable pay practices.

We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience.

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Successful completion of OFSM Fire Service Instructor II is required, as well as certification in the course(s) taught. Abachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Experience teaching adults
• 5 years of experience working in the Fire Service field
• Experience teaching Fire and Emergency Service training programs

Daytime, part-time teaching position. (Alternate evening, weekend,or online/blended schedules may also be offered.)

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The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study that involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge toprovide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.

The qualified candidate for the Fire Services Instructor role willbe responsible for teaching curriculum for the Fire Services Training program to meet and exceed the requirements outlined inthe Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Instruction will include adherence to defined course topics and outcomes forthe following courses:

• Fire Service Instructor I
• Fire Service Instructor II
• Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
• Basic Operations Firefighter
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• Fire Service Vehicle Operator
• Advanced Technician Firefighter
• Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue (VMO)
• Fire Apparatus Engineer
• Company Fire Officer
• Advanced Fire Officer
• Rope Operations

The instructor will be responsible for classroom presentations,activities, and projects, and will manage instructional materials,student attendance, and mandatory submission of grades and successful course completions.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) at Harper College offersnon-transferable credit courses in career development, public service, business, computer training and health care. CPE coursesare short-term training and are typically completed within onesemester.