Adjunct Instructor Fire / Rescue

Brunswick Community College; Bolivia (NC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Brunswick Community College is seeking an Adjunct Fire/Rescue Instructor to deliver classroom, hands-on, and scenario-based instruction for continuing education courses. The role supports instruction aligned with NCOSFM standards and approved curricula, under the Director of Fire/Rescue and In-Service Law Enforcement Training.

The position is part-time, contracted per course, with daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, online, and off-campus teaching options based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Possess certifications, credentials, and instructional approvals for assigned courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in fire/rescue continuing education and specialty courses.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching of adult learners

Education

Current NC Firefighter I & II

NC Fire Instructor I

NCOSFM Qualified Instructor status

NCOSFM Instructor Indoctrination with Proctor

NCOSFM Live Burn Instructor

BLS Instructor certification

Job description

The Adjunct Fire/Rescue Instructor provides high-quality instruction for fire/rescue continuing education courses offered through Brunswick Community College's Public Safety Continuing Education program. The instructor is responsible for delivering classroom, practical skills, scenario-based, and hands‑on instruction consistent with applicable North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), college policies, and approved course objectives. The instructor works under the direction of the Director of Fire/Rescue and In‑Service Law Enforcement Training and supports the College's mission by preparing students and currently credentialed public safety professionals to perform their duties safely, competently, and professionally. This is a part‑time position contracted per course instructed and teaching requirements may include daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, online, and off‑campus classes based on program needs. Hourly rate based on experience, credentials and courses instructed.

• Provide instruction in fire/rescue service certification training continuing education, and specialty courses as assigned.
• Teach course content in accordance with approved curricula, course objectives, college policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide classroom lectures, practical skills instruction, hands‑on training, scenarios, simulations, and other appropriate learning experiences.
• Demonstrate current and appropriate fire/rescue operational procedures, safety practices, and professional standards.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, presentations, skills stations, scenarios, and other course materials as required by BCC, NCCCS, SACSCOC, and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate student knowledge, practical skills, professionalism, and achievement of course objectives using approved evaluation methods.
• Administer and evaluate written examinations, practical skills assessments, competency evaluations, and other student assessments as assigned and authorized.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, testing, skills, and course documentation.
• Submit required instructional records and documentation within established deadlines.
• Provide students with timely, professional, and constructive feedback regarding academic and practical performance.
• Maintain a safe and professional instructional environment during classroom, training ground, scenario-based, and practical activities.
• Properly use and care for firefighting equipment, rescue equipment, instructional technology, supplies, and college facilities.
• Assist with setup, inventory, cleaning, and appropriate storage of instructional equipment and supplies.
• Maintain current knowledge of fire/rescue practices, certification standards, instructional requirements, equipment, and changes affecting public safety training.
• Participate in instructor orientation, professional development, program meetings, skills standardization, and other training as required.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, public safety agencies, and members of the community.
• Support student success while consistently maintaining established academic, behavioral, attendance, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable college policies and legal requirements regarding student information.
• Model professional conduct, ethical behavior, teamwork, accountability, cultural awareness, and respect appropriate to public safety professions.
• Maintain open and professional communication with BCC faculty, staff, supervisors, administrators, students, community members, and representatives from partnering agencies.
• Perform other instructional duties related to Fire/Rescue Continuing Education as assigned.

General Requirements

• Possess the appropriate certifications, credentials, and instructional approvals required for assigned courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current fire/rescue practices, operational procedures, and safety standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to students with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to safely demonstrate, supervise, and evaluate practical skills and competency‑based training.
• Ability to maintain required professional credentials and instructor qualifications throughout employment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty and student populations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including daytime, evening, weekend, and online instructional assignments.

• Current North Carolina Firefighter I and II certification.
• Minimum of three years of fire service experience.
• Current North Carolina Fire Instructor I certification.

• NCOSFM Qualified Instructor status in any approved fire or rescue discipline.
• Completion of NCOSFM Instructor Indoctrination with Proctor. Fire/rescue instructors who have not completed this requirement must obtain it within three months of hire.
• Current NCOSFM Live Burn Instructor qualification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification.