Fire Instructor I (Part-time Adjunct Faculty)

Barry University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barry University is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member for the Fire Academy as a Fire Instructor I. This role involves educating and training students for the State of Florida Certification Training and delivering practical and classroom instruction. Candidates must possess an AS degree and Fire Instructor I certification, with a minimum of six years of proven experience.

The position provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including health insurance, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Barry University is committed to an inclusive work environment, valuing diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years of proven experience in fire training.
• Must maintain Fire Services instructor certification.
• Ability to develop and adapt curriculum for training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver training for all firefighter levels.
• Administer and evaluate student performance assessments.
• Communicate class progression with the program coordinator.

Skills

Fire Instructor 1 certification

Basic experience with MS Office

Basic experience with Canvas

Education

AS degree in allied health, business, or related fields

Job description

Summary

Fire Instructor I (Part-time adjunct faculty) within the Fire Academy and Fire Officer training programs to educate, train, and professionally develop students in (certified) non-credit courses. Adjuncts are responsible for activities directly related to scheduled classroom and or live fire ground training instruction, including student performance assessment and testing.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to applicable state training pre‑requisites for specific programs.
• Certify Firefighter for the State of Florida Certification Training.
• Prepare and deliver training programs for firefighters of all levels, including recruits and in‑service personnel. This includes developing and adapting curriculum, preparing lesson plans, and presenting both indoor and outdoor practical and classroom instruction.
• Administer, correct tests, and evaluate student performance.
• Ensure all work is performed according to established safety standards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate class progression with the program coordinator and work alongside state fire department officials during testing.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws required for fire training centers.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in training and may perform routine maintenance on equipment and apparatus. Set up and stage firefighting equipment for student skills stations and firefighting evolutions.
• Prepare and maintain required training documentation.
• Maintain Fire Services instructor certification, by instructor course identified local and state approved academy classes.
• Fire Services instructors must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Florida State Fire College, Bureaus of Fire Standard and Training guidelines for Live Fire Training Instructor I or II.

Qualifications / Requirements

• An AS degree (allied health, business, or related fields) is required.
• Fire Instructor 1 certification is required.
• A minimum of six years of proven experience.
• Basic experience with MS Office and Canvas is required.

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every university employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.