Adjunct Faculty, Fire Fighting, Non-Credit

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Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses, which includes developing and posting syllabi, preparing and delivering instruction, designing assignments and assessments, grading student work, and providing timely, constructive feedback. In addition, Adjunct Faculty are expected to engage in professional development, effectively utilize the College’s Online Learning Management System (CANVAS), and maintain open communication with students, colleagues, and supervisors. They may also contribute to curriculum improvement efforts aimed at enhancing student success.

• Developing a course syllabus in the format determined by the College and posting said syllabus to the College approved system by college posted deadlines.
• Preparing for and delivering class, studio, clinical, or lab instruction; at days, times, modalities and locations determined by the College.
• Using assigned instructional materials to plan and deliver instruction designed to enhance student learning.
• Developing or modifying assignments, assessments and other course materials to support and evaluate student understanding of course learning outcomes established in the course syllabus and per department guidelines.
• Grading student work and providing constructive feedback to students in a timely fashion, including resolution of incomplete or disputed grades.
• Participating in professional development opportunities offered by the college and department.
• Validating textbooks, posting course syllabi, class/grade rosters, and submitting final student grades by established deadlines.
• Remaining current with how to use the College’s Online Learning Management System (currently CANVAS) as required by departmental guidelines.
• Responding in a timely fashion to communication from students, colleagues and supervisors.
• Meeting with students individually to review course work as needed.
• Adjunct faculty may work with other faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' success and mastery of course and program competencies.

• Option 1:
  Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or closely related field with at least two levels of certification from recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in the field.
• Option 2:
  Bachelor’s degree with at least two levels of certification from recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in the field.
• Option 3:
  Associate degree in Fire Science or closely related field and at least two levels of certification from nationally recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in the field.
• Option 4:
  Associate degree and at least two levels of certification from nationally recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in the field.
• Option 5:
  Career certificate in Fire Science with at least two levels of certification from nationally recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in the field.

Professional certifications required:

• Fire Instructor I (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
• Live Fire Instructor Training I

Teaching experience.

• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Inspector II
• Fire Instructor II or III (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
• Fire Officer I Fire Officer II

• A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction in line with Seminole State College’s mission and vision.
• Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specific field/discipline.
• Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to supporting student learning and development.

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