Fire & Emergency Management Instructor

Part‑time Continuing Education Instructor – reports to the Director of Fire & Emergency Management. Responsible for instructing various certification and continuing education courses in the local service area.

Location: Main Campus

Type of Position: Part‑time, Continuing Education Instructor (12 months term)

Estimated Hours per Week: Up to 29 hours per week; some evenings and weekends required.

• Provides competent, efficient instruction for certification and continuing education courses in the Fire & Emergency Management field for Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties.
• Maintains compliance with OSFM, NC Community College System, and Beaufort County Community College policies.
• Keeps accurate course and program records for registration, attendance, and payroll and submits accurate, timely reports of such.
• Prepares, reviews, and updates course syllabi as needed.
• Maintains up‑to‑date and practical knowledge of the Fire & Emergency Management field and recommends course revisions to reflect realistic training requirements.
• Maintains necessary certifications to provide instruction.
• Creates an effective and safe learning environment using effective teaching methods for a variety of learning styles.
• Assists Fire & Emergency Management Coordinator with class scheduling and other related duties.
• Inventories and maintains Fire & Emergency Management department equipment, including assisting with accountability and maintenance of fire training facilities.
• Adapts and responds to changing work and classroom situations and environments in a positive manner.
• Maintains a professional relationship with Beaufort County Community College employees and members of Fire & EM service agencies in the service area.
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times, interacting with students, the public, community, and co‑workers in a cooperative and courteous manner.
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance job skills and knowledge as agreed upon with Director.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Associate degree in a fire or emergency management‑related field.

• FLSA status:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Term of employment: 12 months.
• Open date: 06/11/2026.