Lab Instructor Fire Science

Position Summary

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) seeks a part-time Lab Instructor in Fire Science to teach essential firefighting skills and prepare students for third-party state firefighter certifications in four core areas: Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Firefighter I (Fire I), and Accidents & Disasters.

The role includes hands-on instruction, partnership with peers, and the maintenance of firefighting equipment such as chainsaws, ladders, breathing apparatus, personal protective gear, and extrication tools. The goal is to ensure students receive high-quality, practical training aligned with state certification standards.

Primary & Secondary Schooling

• Conduct daily skills training following state Job Performance Requirements (JPRs).
• Oversee live fire preceptors and guide students through various certification scenarios (e.g., basement fire, kitchen fire, ventilation, RIT team).
• Science Proctor the National Candidate Physical Ability Test — a pre-employment agility certification.
• Organize and manage state certification test stations (approx. 30 items for 48 students over two days).
• Collect, inspect, launder, and return 48 sets of protective gear after training sessions.
• Ensure students demonstrate competency before signing off on skill sheets.
• Administer course evaluations and gather student feedback.
• Maintain inventory and ensure all fire training equipment is in optimal working condition.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• IFSAC/Pro Board Certifications in:
• Firefighter I (FFI)
• Firefighter II (FFII)
• Hazmat Operations or Wildland Firefighting
• Wildland Firefighter Type 1 certification
• Single Resource Boss (Engine, Crew, etc.)

Preferred Qualification

• Fire Instructor I certification.

Application Requirements

• A completed online application.
• A resume.
• Unofficial transcripts (required for all adjunct faculty positions).

To apply, please visit https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/497439.

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