Fire Instructor ; Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Position: Fire Instructor I (Part-time Adjunct Faculty)
Summary

Fire Instructor I (Part-time adjunct faculty) within the Fire Academy and Fire Officer training programs to educate, train, and professionally develop students in (certified) non-credit courses. Adjuncts are responsible for activities directly related to scheduled classroom and or live fire ground training instruction, including student performance assessment and testing.

Essential Functions

* Adheres to applicable state training pre-requisites for specific programs

* Certify Firefighter for the State of Florida Certification

Training:

* Prepare and deliver training programs for firefighters of all levels, including recruits and in-service personnel. This includes developing and adapting curriculum, preparing lesson plans, and presenting both indoor and outdoor practical and classroom instruction.

Evaluation:

* Administer, and correct tests, and evaluate student performance.

Safety:

* Ensure all work is performed according to established safety standards and maintain a safe working environment.

Communication:

* Communicate class progression with the program coordinator and work alongside state fire department officials during testing.

* Compliance:
Comply with all local, state, and federal laws required for fire training centers.

Equipment

* Maintain tools and equipment used in training and may perform routine maintenance on equipment and apparatus.

* Set up and staged firefighting equipment for student skills stations and firefighting evolutions.

Documentation:

* Prepare and maintain required training documentation.

* Maintains Fire Services instructor certification, by instructor course identified local and state approved academy classes.

* Fire Services instructors must meet the minimum requirements as outlines in the Florida State Fire College, Bureaus of Fire Standard and Training guidelines for Live Fire Training Instructor I or II.

Qualifications/Requirements

* An AS degree (allied health, business, or related fields) is required.

* Fire Instructor 1 certification is required.

* A minimum of six years of proven experience.

* Basic experience with MS Office and Canvas is required.

Benefits:
Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.