Adjunct Instructor- Fire Academy

About the role

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline
• Providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses
• Mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face-to-face, hybrid, online, or dual credit)
• Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures
• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner
• Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior
• Be available to students by appointment
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
• Complete any required training

Requirements

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion
• Appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application
• Three (3) years full-time verifiable paid experience with a fire department
• Provide at minimum TCFP Basic Firefighter certificate, Instructor I certificate, Current TCFP Field Examiner
• Must provide proof of an academic degree for lecture designation
• Copies of certificates/license must be submitted with application

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study