Fire Science Educator & Mentor — Shape Future Fire Pros

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 55,584 - 67,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Indian River State College seeks a Fire Science Faculty to teach Fire Science courses, develop innovative curriculum, mentor students, and advance workforce readiness. You will collaborate across programs and engage with the fire service community to promote student success and campus partnerships.

The role emphasizes hands-on, technology-enabled instruction, ongoing professional development, and service on college committees, with a strong dedication to excellence in teaching and student

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Fire Science or related field; Doctorate preferred.
• Teach a minimum of 36 semester hours annually (required).
• Certification as a Florida Firefighter or eligibility for certification.
• Minimum of ten years of proven work experience as a firefighter.
• Level III Fire Service Instructor certification or eligibility.
• Proven track record of effective instruction using contemporary technology.
• Ability to interface with students and fire service agencies.
• Willingness to apply technology and innovative teaching approaches.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a syllabus for each lecture and lab course.
• Grades quizzes, tests, and assignments and enters grades in Canvas.
• Assigns final grades and maintains course management systems.
• Instructs assigned classes and laboratories.
• Participates in retention and core completion strategies development.
• Maintains office hours and engages with students.
• Supports department budgeting and course planning.
• Contributes to departmental projects and undergraduate research.
• Serves on at least one college committee or workgroup.
• Develops strategies to support retention and program completion.

Skills

Instruction

Technology integration

Student engagement

Industry collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Fire Science

Doctorate in Fire Science preferred

Florida Firefighter Certification

Level III Fire Service Instructor

Job description

Indian River State College seeks a Fire Science Faculty to teach Fire Science courses, develop innovative curriculum, mentor students, and advance workforce readiness. You will collaborate across programs and engage with the fire service community to promote student success and campus partnerships.

The role emphasizes hands-on, technology-enabled instruction, ongoing professional development, and service on college committees, with a strong dedication to excellence in teaching and student