Fire Science Adjunct Instructor - Shape Future Firefighters

Kansas City Kansas Community College.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Fire Science program. This is a pool position for courses offered, with ongoing applications due to rising demand.

The role reports to the Coordinator of Fire Science and may be assigned to any KCKCC location as needed. The candidate will develop syllabi, monitor student progress, and apply active learning teaching in a diverse urban community college setting, while adhering to NFPA, IFSAC, KFRTI and college

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Five years firefighting experience as a full-time firefighter.
• Current IFSAC certifications: Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, Instructor 1.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ALS certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience as a training or classroom instructor preferred.
• Experience with Blackboard LMS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, competencies, textbook requirements, grading and scheduling.
• Provide regular reports to students on academic performance, including current grades.
• Convene the assigned class per college policy.
• Use instructional methods emphasizing application, cooperation and collaboration.
• Organize content for varying abilities, preparation levels and cultural experiences.
• Assign and provide feedback for out-of-class work; monitor progress.
• Perform student and course assessment per college requirements.
• Comply with standards of KCKCC, KFRTI, IFSAC and NFPA.
• Follow accreditation and program standards and policies.
• Utilize student-centered and active learning teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate commitment via timely attendance and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned to advance the program and institutional missions.

Skills

Fire science knowledge

Student assessment

Active learning strategies

MS Office

Firefighting equipment

Multitasking

Cross-cultural communication

AV equipment operation

Education

Associate degree

Five years firefighting experience

IFSAC certifications (FF1/FF2, Hazmat, Instructor 1)

BLS and ALS certifications

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Learning Management System experience

Job description

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Fire Science program. This is a pool position for courses offered, with ongoing applications due to rising demand.

The role reports to the Coordinator of Fire Science and may be assigned to any KCKCC location as needed. The candidate will develop syllabi, monitor student progress, and apply active learning teaching in a diverse urban community college setting, while adhering to NFPA, IFSAC, KFRTI and college