Adjunct- Fire Science

Columbus State Community College; United States; On-site; USD 63,645 - 90,646; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking an Adjunct - Fire Science instructor to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes teaching, supporting, and evaluating students while adhering to department policies.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related field and be committed to creating a respectful and inclusive classroom atmosphere. The position offers compensation of $56.88 per contact hour, with a maximum of 12 contact hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related discipline.
• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course as scheduled and provide instructional oversight.
• Design and adjust instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Identify and respond to students with academic or other needs.
• Use technology effectively to communicate course expectations.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and syllabi.
• Conduct classes punctually and adhere to the schedule.
• Apply assessment techniques to measure student performance.
• Participate in curriculum development and instructional improvement.
• Create a positive classroom atmosphere for collaborative learning.
• Encourage use of technology for communication.
• Foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion.
• Attend required department meetings and training sessions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Adjunct - Fire Science position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom with a major emphasis on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course as scheduled and provide instructional oversight in line with department policies, ensuring rigorous, high‑quality instruction.
• Design and adjust instructional materials to meet individual student needs, incorporating appropriate learning activities.
• Identify and respond to students with academic or other needs using available resources.
• Use technology effectively to communicate course expectations and learning objectives.
• Maintain accurate, timely attendance records, grades, and syllabi that reflect departmental, college, and instructor requirements.
• Conduct classes punctually and adhere to the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Apply assessment techniques to measure student performance against course goals and objectives.
• Participate in periodic meetings with the department regarding curriculum development and instructional improvement.
• Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active, collaborative learning and community among students.
• Encourage use of technology for communication and refer students to academic support services as needed.
• Foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Attend all required department meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related discipline.
• Or an appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify.

Compensation

Compensation: $56.88 per contact hour. A contact hour equals two instructional hours. Maximum of 12 contact hours per week. Full‑time/Part‑time: Part‑time.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10‑panel drug screen required during the pre‑employment process.

STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216 Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals’ race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.