Assistant Professor I - Fire Science

About the role

Join our Public Service Education team as a Fire Science Faculty member. We are seeking an experienced firefighter and dedicated educator passionate about preparing students for successful careers in the fire service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a syllabus for each lecture and lab course.
• Grades all quizzes, tests, and written assignments; enters grades in Canvas gradebook on a timely basis.
• Assigns final grades.
• Develops and maintains course management and internet shells.
• Instructs assigned classes and laboratories.
• Participates in the development of retention and core completion strategies.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.
• Cooperates in Department budget preparation and in course planning and development.
• Assists with Departmental projects and programs, including undergraduate research efforts.
• Serves on at least one College committee/workgroup.
• Develops and/or implements strategies to support students' retention, persistence, and program completion.
• Completes all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Master of Science in Fire Science or a related field. Doctorate in Fire Science preferred.
• Ability to teach a minimum of 36 semester hours annually (required).
• Certification as a Florida Firefighter or eligibility for certification.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of proven work experience as a firefighter.
• Level III Fire Service Instructor, State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, or eligibility for certification.
• Proven track record of effective instruction in Fire Science with the ability to utilize contemporary technology.
• Ability to function in an occupationally-oriented program requiring regular interfacing with students, and fire service agencies.
• Willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of Fire Science is essential.

Physical Demands

• The ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• To present verbal lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and occasionally carry items in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.

Benefits

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Pay

$61,760.00

Schedule

Full Time Faculty With Benefits (Fixed Term)