Adjunct Faculty - Fire Science

HACC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an adjunct faculty member, where you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students in the fire service field. This part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to share your expertise with the next generation of fire professionals. With a focus on inclusiveness and diversity, HACC values creativity and innovation, encouraging faculty to contribute to a supportive learning environment. If you are passionate about education and have a strong background in fire service, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's with relevant experience required.
• Pro Board or IFSAC Fire Instructor I licensing needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as part-time faculty in person or online.
• Ensure compliance with PA Act 15 and provide clearances.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Fire Service Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Associate's Degree

Tools

Computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh)

Broadband Internet Connection

USB Headset

Job description

Job Summary: Adjunct faculty are part-time (classroom or online) faculty hired to teach on a semester basis.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3 years industry experience OR Associate's degree and 5 years industry experience.

Licensing Requirements: Pro Board or IFSAC Fire Instructor I.

Please note that all teaching faculty are required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visit this link for more information.

Hiring Range: Current per credit hour minimum.

Preferred Qualifications: Fire service experience and to have previously served in a fire officer position.

Job Type: Part-Time Credit Hour (Adjunct).

If part time, hours per week: Varies.

Equipment Requirements for Adjunct Positions:

It is HACC’s expectation that candidates selected for this role will provide their own technology equipment.

• Your own computer (Windows, Linux, or Macintosh desktop or laptop) with current web browser installed (Firefox, Edge, Safari, Chrome).
• Access to broadband internet connection at all times during employment (DSL, 4G/LTE, FIOS, Satellite, or Cable/Xfinity/Comcast).
• Equipment/technology which enables you to communicate synchronously during meetings and other events, such as USB Headset, speaker and microphone, captioning services, adaptive technology, assistive devices, etc.

If you are not able to meet the equipment requirements listed above and are selected for the role, you can request a special accommodation. Our ability to grant your request will be based on documented need and inventory availability.

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement: As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas. HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

• Caring by Creating Our Future Together: We work together to shape and build our preferred future. We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation. We set high goals and strive to achieve them. We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.
• Caring for Each Other: We are gateways to student success and opportunity. We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and equity-mindedness in all we say and do. We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust. We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.
• Caring by Doing What is Right: We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We provide the most accurate information available in all communications. We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams. We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.