Part-time, Fire & Rescue Instructor

About the Role

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Fire Services courses in Continuing Education Services. Openings in various areas may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction that reflects appropriate learning outcomes consistent with the most current industry standards
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Uses formative and summative assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains communication with course committee instructors and participates in instructional discussions
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Supports the Department, Division, and College goals, providing requested data in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated history of successful teaching outcomes in related educational environments
• Basic knowledge of fire service machines and tools
• Basic knowledge of law and government
• Management of Material Resources Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of presentation techniques incorporating various kinds of media production

Requirements

• NC Fire & Rescue Commission (General Instructor Level I) OR a combination of equivalent education and experience delivering fire, rescue, emergency preparedness, emergency medical training programs.
• At a minimum applicant must be listed as certified in the discipline being taught when courses are not for certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• NC Fire & Rescue Commission (General Instructor Level II)
• Currently "Qualified" by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission in the subject area being instructed.
• Advanced degrees and/or related public safety discipline instructor certification may be required for instruction in non-fire certification.