Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

Position Summary

MCC Fire Science Adjunct Instructors are part-time Instructors responsible for instructing entry-level and experienced fire science students in a variety of fire service related topics including, but not limited to: fire behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College purposes in a timely fashion
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles in order to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of related work experience
• Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science or EMS from an accredited institution or State Fire Marshal Certification in related field and 2,000 hours of related work experience; Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor I certification, 10,000 hours of Fire Service experience, or EMT-B Illinois licensure or previous EMT-B or EMT-P licensure, and 2,000 hours of related work experience
• Certification as an officer through a nationally accredited organization such as ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and 2,000 hours of related work experience
• Five years Fire Service experience
• Experience teaching Fire Service courses
• Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertisespecific to assigned teaching content
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills