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

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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

Fire Science Trainers may qualify in one of four ways:
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

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