Faculty, Fire Science

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The faculty member's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, professional development, and institutional service. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

• Makes continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Develops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelines.
• Plans, develops and uses a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course.
• SUBMITTED REQUIRED COLLEGE REPORTS AND FORMS.
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
• Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Responsible for professional development and institutional service as determined in consultation with the Dean.
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology.
• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others against physical attack.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with exposure to safety hazards typical within the industry.
• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in fire science or related field.
• AAS OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 4 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
• Texas Commission of Fire Protection, Fire Instructor 2, Fire Officer 1, and Fire Fighter Intermediate OR IFSAC seals in Fire instructor 2, Fire Officer 1, firefighter 1, firefighter 2, hazmat awareness and hazmat ops.

Benefits

• Full comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Sabbatical opportunities.

Special Instructions

• To be considered for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

How To Apply

• All applicants must apply online only.
• We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
• Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.
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