Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

Job Description

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

Location: North Campus

Employment: Temporary, Part-Time

Job : 1008922

Job Family: FAC - Part-Time Faculty, Credit Classes;
Grade: P1;
Salary: $54.37 - Base Rate;
Department: Fire Sciences;
Reports To: Department Chairperson;
Closing Date: Posted on an ongoing basis;
FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation;
First Review Date: November 12, 2025

The adjunct faculty member teaches courses in Fire Science to students pursuing a broad range of Associate in Science degrees. Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
• Evaluates and advises students
• Participates in departmental and College affairs
• Develops curricula
• Recruits students
• Serves on committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency or Disaster Management, Organizational Leadership or Homeland Security; and Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services; and Active Florida BFST certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science; and Active Florida BFST certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include morning, evening and/or weekend assignments
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.