Adjunct Faculty, EMS/Fire Science - FA26

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

College of DuPage seeks adjunct faculty to teach EMS/Fire Science, delivering instruction across formats including face-to-face, online, and hybrid.

Applicants should hold an AAS in Fire Science with 3–5 years of fire service experience and relevant certifications; remote teaching ability is preferred and courses are paid by stipends.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required in Fire Science or related field.
• 3–5 years of fire service experience required.
• Certifications such as Basic Operations Firefighter/Firefighter II, Fire Officer I or II, or IDPH licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings.
• Evaluate student performance and submit required paperwork on time.
• Deliver instruction in formats including face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended.
• Possibly teach during days, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Fire service experience

Online teaching ability

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, EMS/Fire Science - FA26

College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach EMS/Fire Science.

COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends.

We invite you to join our team and apply your passion for teaching and learning!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings, courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as, face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS degree) in Fire Science or the equivalent, licenses, and certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 3-5 years of fire service experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as: Office of the State Fire Marshal Basic Operations Firefighter /Firefighter II, Advanced Firefighter III, Fire Officer I or Fire Officer II, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Lead Instructor, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) licensed Paramedic, and other certifications as required for certain disciplines.

Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred. Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required.

These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments.

A pre-employment background check at the Colleges' expense is required.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.