Part-Time Skills Instructor - Fire Science

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

About the Role

Part-time Fire Science Skills Instructors work with Faculty/Instructors to provide students with hands-on experience in a controlled laboratory environment. Assists Faculty/Instructors in providing learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course objectives. Primary responsibility is to assist in teaching course material within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning. Skills Instructors are hired on an as-needed basis and may not work more than 19.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to supervise and assist in skills instruction for students within the Fire Science Program
• Under the supervision of a Faculty member or Instructor, teaches and coaches Cadets and/or Firefighters within the Fire Science Program
• Maintains regular communication and coordination with course instructor(s)
• Assists in fire service-related skill evolutions and/or scenarios
• Submits student learning reports and grade sheets. Completes other paperwork as requested by Instructor, which may include but is not limited to time sheets, program evaluations, and student evaluations
• Remains informed of new technologies in Fire Science and approaches to learning
• Notifies the Instructor of incidents in the classroom or lab environment and provides regular reports of student progress
• Monitors laboratory safety protocols
• Assists in maintaining program equipment and facilities as needed
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Level I Instructor or Fire Education Specialist Level I or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) in Fire Service Instructor 1 or higher
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Field Examiner
• Texas Department of Health Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Three years of experience as a firefighter with a 911 service provider

Skills

• Ability to mentor students in the lab setting
• Broad knowledge of Fire Sciences and the ability to handle the day-to-day operations of the Fire Sciences lab
• Ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to manage and lead change

Physical Abilities

• Frequent lifting of equipment - may include above the head; ability to lift and carry 100 pounds
• Frequent standing for long periods of time
• Have a concept of time and ability to record seconds, minutes, and hours from a watch or clock
• Ability to listen to an individual speak through a radio and be able to respond in an audible and intelligible manner
• Ability to walk and work in small spaces, various weather conditions, and various physical environments
• Tactile and visual ability sufficient for physical assessment

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Work schedule varies, Monday through Thursday, days and evenings
• This position will only be teaching night classes
• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment as well as all equipment generally used in Fire Science professions
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards as well as in Fire Science labs where safety precautions must be observed at all times

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate is $29.68.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance
• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax deferred retirement plan