PT Fire Sprinkler Instructor-EWD

Adjunct Faculty

To provide classroom instruction to students enrolled into the Economic & Workforce Development (Continuing Education) Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm classes.

Receives general supervision from the Workforce Training Coordinator. Exercises no supervision.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow college policies and procedures and ensure adherence by students
• Provide classroom instruction to students.
• Prepare course syllabus in accordance with the NC Combined Course Library, lesson plans and schedule classroom activities. Modify as needed.
• Maintain an online classroom. Training will be provided.
• Develop supplemental materials and/or visual aides to enhance textbook learning.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and changes as needed
• Maintain accurate student attendance records, and performance. Maintain other records and/or databases in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Remain current through the certifying organizations of the trade pertaining to the classes taught. Make necessary changes as needed.

Other important functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lessons format.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• Fire sprinkler system installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair practices.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards applicable to fire sprinkler systems, particularly NFPA 13.
• Applicable building and fire codes, regulations, and industry standards related to automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and fire sprinkler system plans.
• Effective instructional practices for teaching students with varying levels of industry experience and technical knowledge.

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate concisely and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• making observations
• communicating with others
• reading and writing
• recognizing and responding to questions
• operating assigned equipment
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following:
• sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• operating assigned equipment – overhead projector, computer
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of:
• making sound decisions
• answering questions
• demonstrating intellectual capabilities
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and applicable NFPA standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and demonstrate hands-on fire sprinkler installation and service skills.
• Ability to read and interpret fire sprinkler plans, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Willingness to learn online teaching techniques and systems. Training provided by CFCC.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in fire sprinkler installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, design, or a closely related fire protection field.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience,

Skills:

• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in the fire sprinkler or fire protection industry.
• Current or previous experience as a fire sprinkler fitter, technician, foreman, superintendent, inspector, designer, or other fire protection professional.
• NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout and/or Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems.
• Completion of a recognized fire sprinkler apprenticeship or journey-level training program. OSHA-10, OSHA-30, or equivalent construction safety training.
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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