"Vocational Skills Lecturer - Fire Service Instructor"

Job Details

ABOUT US
We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements :
Successful completion of OFSM Fire Service Instructor II is required, as well as certification in the course(s) taught. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience Requirements :

• Experience teaching adults
• 5 years of experience working in the Fire Service field
• Experience teaching Fire and Emergency Service training programs

JOB DESCRIPTION
Daytime, part-time teaching position. (Alternate evening, weekend, or online/blended schedules may also be offered.)

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Career and Technical Programs provide programs of study that involve a multiyear sequence of courses that integrate core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The qualified candidate for the Fire Services Instructor role will be responsible for teaching curriculum for the Fire Services Training program to meet and exceed the requirements outlined in the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Instruction will include adherence to defined course topics and outcomes for the following courses:

Fire Service Instructor I

Fire Service Instructor II

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer

Basic Operations Firefighter

Hazardous Materials Operations

Fire Service Vehicle Operator

Advanced Technician Firefighter

Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue (VMO)

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Company Fire Officer

Advanced Fire Officer

Rope Operations

The instructor will be responsible for classroom presentations, activities, and projects, and will manage instructional materials, student attendance, and mandatory submission of grades and successful course completions.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) at Harper College offers non-transferable credit courses in career development, public service, business, computer training and health care. CPE courses are short-term training and are typically completed within one semester.