Adjunct Faculty, Fire Fighting, Non-Credit

Responsibilities

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.

The responsibility of Adjunct Faculty is to teach classes as assigned. Duties related to the teaching of a course include, but are not limited to, the following types of activities:

• Developing a course syllabus in the format determined by the College and posting said syllabus to the College approved system bycollege posted deadlines.
• Preparing for and delivering class, studio, clinical, or lab instruction; at days, times, modalities and locations determined bythe 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 ofcourse 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 offeredby 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 asneeded.
• 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 thefield

Option 5:
Career certificate in Fire Science with at leasttwo levels of certification from nationally recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least sixyears in the field

Professional certifications required:

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

Teaching experience.

Professional certifications desired:

• 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 a atmosphere of quality instruction in line with…