Fire Science Adjunct Instructor

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College is seeking a Paramedic Adjunct Instructor to teach classes as assigned by the Dean and to uphold Faculty Minimum Hiring Standards and college policies. The role includes evaluating and reporting student progress in accordance with college procedures.

The incumbent will ensure accurate assessment of student performance and adherence to division guidelines, while maintaining professional conduct and supportive instruction in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet Faculty Minimum Hiring Standards and adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Must evaluate and report student performances and progress in courses in accordance with College and division policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned by the Dean.
• Evaluate and report student performances and progress in courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum organization

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Paramedic/Fire Science

Associate degree in Paramedic/Fire Science

18 undergraduate credit hours in Paramedic/Fire Science

Special training and 6000 hours of relevant work experience

Job description

The Paramedic Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching classes as assigned by the Dean. Must meet Faculty Minimum Hiring Standards and adhere to college policies and procedures.

Must evaluate and report student performances and progress in courses in accordance with College and division policies and procedures.

One of the following requirements must be met:

• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Paramedic and/or Fire Science or related field
• At least 18 undergraduate credit hours in Paramedic and/or Fire Science or related field
• Associate degree in Paramedic and/or Fire Science if considered terminal and 3000 hours of recent and relevant work experience
• Special training and 6000 hours of relevant tested work experience

Preferred

• Teaching experience
• Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly

Include occasional lifting of 10 pounds, the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, use hands to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other basic office equipment, ability to work with diverse populations, and work is performed in a classroom environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and use a phone. Reading, writing, calculating, and working with minimal supervision, a high degree of problem-solving, organizational skills, and high degree of inter-personal skills preferred.