Adjunct Instructor - UFRA Advanced Training

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University's Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, preparedness, and professional development of Utah's fire service community. As a Subject Matter Expert and adjunct instructor, you will have the chance to share your field experience and credentials in a dynamic training environment that values excellence, accountability, and real-world application. Working closely with UFRA leadership, this role allows you to help shape high-quality curriculum, develop measurable and approved courses of study, and deliver instruction that meets state standards while making a meaningful impact on students preparing for critical public safety careers.

This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and instruction. UFRA supports instructors with collaborative planning, well-equipped training facilities, and a mission-driven culture focused on service and continuous improvement. In this role, you will engage learners in classrooms, drill grounds, and hands-on training settings, administer certification exams, and help ensure the next generation of fire service professionals is prepared to serve with competence and confidence.

• The Subject Matter Expert and adjunct instructor at the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy supports the development and delivery of high-quality fire service training.
• Under the direction of UFRA leadership, this role assists with curriculum development and teaches approved courses with measurable learning objectives.
• Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials such as course outlines, syllabi, exams, and visual aids; instructing, managing, and supervising learners in classroom, drill ground, and hands-on training environments using appropriate instructional and safety practices; and administering certification exams as assigned.
• The position also involves regular physical activity in instructional settings, including standing, walking, lifting, and working in active training environments.

• Applicant must have 5 years of experience teaching Fire Science.
• Certified as a Fire Inspector.
• Certified in Firefighter I & II.
• Certified at the Haz Mat awareness and operations level.
• Must be certified at or above the level of teaching or testing.

• Knowledge of subject material and course content related to Fire Science.
• Knowledge of fire terminology and hydraulics for the fire service, operating fire apparatus.
• Knowledge of standards, regulations, and laws pertaining to fire science, including those pertaining to the Utah Fire Service, Certification System, and the NFPA.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including the Microsoft Suite.
• Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of instructional objectives and course development techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skills with managing, preparing, and delivering courses in the classroom and in the field.
• Ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.

EEO Statement:

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