Fire Science and Maritime Fire Science Instructor

About the role

The Maritime Technology Instructor position is open at Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon. This 174-day faculty position offers opportunities for summer teaching and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a scenic, historic coastal community.

Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)

• Design and deliver engaging classroom and laboratory instruction in Fire Science and Maritime Fire Science.
• Provide instruction through various modalities, including live, online, hybrid, and HyFlex formats.
• Conduct training sessions in the MERTS Fire Science labs, Fire Response and Research Center (Burn Building), and in field environments.
• Be available for instruction during flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, assess, and revise curriculum, learning outcomes, and program goals, ensuring compliance with FESHE standards.
• Evaluate student performance using appropriate assessment tools and assign grades per college policies.
• Facilitate student evaluations of teaching effectiveness.

Accidents & Disasters

• Advise up to 20 students each term pursuing certificates or degrees in emergency services, fire science, or maritime science.
• Participate in academic policy development, committee work, and college service activities as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Maintain regular office hours to support student success.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of fire training facilities and equipment in collaboration with the Fire Science Instructional Assistant.
• Promote Fire Science and Maritime Fire Science programs through community outreach, recruitment events, and regional advisory committee meetings (minimum three annually).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of verifiable professional experience in the fire science field; OR seven (7) years of professional work experience in fire science.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Physically capable of instructing while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for extended periods.
• Candidates hired without an associate’s degree must earn one within three years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous post-secondary teaching experience.
• Affiliate degree in Fire Science.
• Industry certifications such as: NFPA Firefighter I or equivalent, Instructor I, Apparatus Operator, ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, USCG/NMC Approved Basic or Advanced Maritime Firefighting.
• Experience or training in maritime firefighting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Instructional methods that support student achievement in fire science education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective presentation and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as electronic scheduling, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and word processing.
• Ability to design and implement performance-based assessment tools.
• Experience using online learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Abilities

• Develop valid and reliable student assessments.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Manage time, prioritize tasks, and organize workload efficiently.

Working Conditions

• The Position Requires Tolerance Of Fire Simulation Conditions, Including Work & Labor Issues.
• Climbing stairs and operating firefighting equipment safely.
• Wearing full fire gear and SCBA for extended periods.
• Working in dark, smoky, or heated environments.
• Handling heavy water hoses and performing under physically demanding conditions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clatsop Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports equitable access to education and employment opportunities for all individuals.