Adjunct- Fire Science

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct - Fire Science to deliver quality instruction and maintain a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, managing curriculum, and supporting student engagement.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related field, possess strong organizational skills, and have experience in utilizing technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related discipline is required.
• Ability to engage and support a diverse range of students.
• Experience with instructional technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and oversee curriculum.
• Engage students with diverse learning strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and submit grades timely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Use of technology in education

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct - Fire Science position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom with major emphasis laced on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned course as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
• Considers individual differences of students to support a range of appropriate learning activities.
• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines, and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
• Distributes and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements.
• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Engages in periodic meetings with the department development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
• Other duties as required.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends all required department meetings and training.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related discipline.
• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
• CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Compensation Details

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour

Contact hour: Two hours equals one contact hour

Hours: Maximum of 12 contact hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Part time