Adjunct Faculty, Fire Fighting, Non-Credit

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement savings options

Campus resources

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in Fire Science. The role includes teaching assigned courses, developing syllabi, preparing and delivering instruction, grading, and providing timely feedback.

Faculty will use CANVAS and engage in professional development to support student success. Compensation is based on the college's Non-Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule, with part-time duties across various campus locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or closely related field with relevant certifications and six years field experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with two levels of certification and six years field experience.
• Associate degree in Fire Science or closely related field with two levels of certification and six years field experience.
• Associate degree with two levels of certification and six years field experience.
• Career certificate in Fire Science with two levels of certification and six years field experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and develop syllabi.
• Deliver class, studio, clinical, or lab instruction as scheduled.
• Plan using instructional materials to enhance learning.
• Develop or modify assignments and assessments to measure outcomes.
• Grade work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Validate textbooks, post syllabi, and submit final grades by deadlines.
• Remain current with CANVAS and other tools as required by guidelines.
• Respond to student, colleague, and supervisor inquiries promptly.
• Meet with students to review course work as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to support curricula improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Professional demeanor

Student learning focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree with two levels of certification

Associate degree in Fire Science or related field

Associate degree with two levels of certification

Career certificate in Fire Science with two levels of certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses,which includes developing and posting syllabi, preparing anddelivering instruction, designing assignments and assessments,grading student work, and providing timely, constructive feedback. In addition, Adjunct Faculty are expected to engage in professionaldevelopment, effectively utilize the College’s Online LearningManagement System (CANVAS), and maintain open communication withstudents, colleagues, and supervisors. They may also contribute tocurriculum improvement efforts aimed at enhancing studentsuccess.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The responsibility of Adjunct Faculty is to teach classes as assigned. Duties related to the teaching of a course include, but are not limited to, the following types of activities:

• Developing a course syllabus in the format determined by theCollege and posting said syllabus to the College approved system bycollege posted deadlines.
• Preparing for and delivering class, studio, clinical, or labinstruction; at days, times, modalities and locations determined bythe College.
• Using assigned instructional materials to plan and deliverinstruction designed to enhance student learning.
• Developing or modifying assignments, assessments and othercourse materials to support and evaluate student understanding ofcourse learning outcomes established in the course syllabus and perdepartment guidelines.
• Grading student work and providing constructive feedback tostudents in a timely fashion, including resolution of incomplete ordisputed grades.
• Participating in professional development opportunities offeredby the college and department.
• Validating textbooks, posting course syllabi, class/graderosters, and submitting final student grades by establisheddeadlines
• Remaining current with how to use the College’s Online LearningManagement System (currently CANVAS) as required by departmentalguidelines.
• Responding in a timely fashion to communication from students,colleagues and supervisors
• Meeting with students individually to review course work asneeded.
• Adjunct faculty may work with other faculty in support ofcurricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' successand mastery of course and program competencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or closelyrelated field with at least two levels of certification fromrecognized industry leaders and appropriate documented workexperience of at least six years in the field

Option 2: Bachelor’s degree with at least two levels of certification from recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in the field

Option 3: Associate degree in Fire Science or closelyrelated field and at least two levels of certification from nationally recognized industry leaders and appropriate documentedwork experience of at least six years in the field

Option 4: Associate degree and at least two levels of certification from nationally recognized industry leaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least six years in thefield

Option 5: Career certificate in Fire Science with at leasttwo levels of certification from nationally recognized industryleaders and appropriate documented work experience of at least sixyears in the field

For All Options:

Professional certifications required:

• Fire Instructor I (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
• Live Fire Instructor Training I

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching experience.

Professional certifications desired:

• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Inspector II
• Fire Instructor II or III (Bureau of Fire Standards andTraining)
• Fire Officer I Fire Officer II

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• A personal and professional commitment to creating a atmosphere of quality instruction in line with Seminole StateCollege’s mission and vision.
• Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specificfield/discipline.
• Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college'saccrediting agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communicationskills.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to supporting student learning and development.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Works in a classroom/lab setting.
2. Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary dueto enrollment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veterans'Preference.

Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

Are you passionate about teaching and ready to inspire the nextgeneration of learners? Seminole State College of Florida isseeking dedicated adjunct faculty who are committed to studentsuccess and academic excellence. Serving more than 22,000 studentsacross five campuses and online, Seminole State offers 200+ degreeand certificate programs, high-demand bachelor’s degrees, andseamless transfer pathways such as DirectConnect to UCF. With smallclass sizes, flexible learning options, and a 95% placement ratefor A.S. graduates, our faculty make a lasting difference instudents’ lives while preparing them for 21st-centurycareers.

Compensation & Support

Adjunct faculty are paid according to Seminole State College’sNon-Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule, based on theinstructor’s highest degree earned.

This posting is for a Non-College Credit Course . To viewcurrent pay rates, please refer to the Salary Schedule here.

In addition to competitive pay, Seminole State offers part-timefaculty access to professional development opportunities,retirement savings options, and campus resources. Adjunct facultyalso have free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP),providing confidential support services for employees and theirhouseholds. Learn more about available benefits and resources here.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at thetime of hire and may be subject to background investigationsand fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; andSeminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal backgroundchecks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees,and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for oneyear or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine whichbackground checks shall be conducted for each position, based uponits review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of theposition. These include, but are not limited to, positions thathave access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas andconfidential information; positions that have the capability tocreate, delete, and alter records; and positions that areresponsible for the care and instruction of children. The Collegewill conduct various types of background checks which may include,but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver'slicense check, previous employment and references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered jobapplicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributionsmade by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’smilitary service background when filling job positions not coveredby Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy ofyour DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from ActiveDuty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claimVeterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work atan institution in a country other than the United States arerequired to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts anddegrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of theorganizations approved by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. Werecommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling GreenStation, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or emailaddress www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.