Vocational Skills Lecturer - Fire Service Instructor

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

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.

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