Fire Science Faculty

South Texas College; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a dedicated instructor to teach in Fire Protection programs at one of its campuses. The role emphasizes mastery of subject matter, effective teaching, and active participation in department and college activities.

The candidate should hold an Associates degree with regional accreditation and fire protection credentials, and commit to STC's community college mission. Expect involvement in advising and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Associates degree from regionally accredited institution; relevant credentials as required by STC.
• Fire Instructor II certification and Basic Firefighter Certificate as specified by Texas Fire Protection.
• Commitment to the community college philosophy of education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of subject matter with currency through professional development.
• Plans and organizes instruction to maximize student learning using effective teaching strategies.
• Uses instructional technology appropriately and adapts methods to meet students' needs.
• Clearly communicates subject matter content and encourages higher-order thinking in students.
• Develops and assesses student learning outcomes and returns work promptly.
• Maintains required records, prepares syllabi, and adheres to college policies.
• Participates in committees, meetings, and college activities to support mission.
• Supports student advising and recruitment efforts to enhance program growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associates degree from regionally accredited institution

Fire Instructor II certification (Tx Dept Fire Protection)

Basic Firefighter Certificate

Job description

Special InstructionsDear Applicant,The South Texas College Office of Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential or sensitive information from the documents that you attach to your application. Confidential and sensitive information include the following:Social Security NumberDate of BirthAgeCitizenship StatusGenderEthnicity/RaceMarital StatusApplicant Photos* .Please make sure that you omit this information from your application prior to submission. We are advising you that the Office of Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the hiring department as per your submission.TranscriptsTranscripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).Foreign transcriptsApplicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES MembersJob DescriptionSUMMARYSouth Texas College is a comprehensive institution, which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Mastery of Subject Matter:Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or disciplinePossesses appropriate educational/professional credentials to teach in field or disciplineAttempts to connect subject matter with related fieldsMaintains currency in subject matter through professional development2. Teaching Performance:Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learningEffectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagementModifies instructional methods and strategies to meet students’ needsEffectively employs available instructional technology when appropriateEncourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignmentsEffectively communicates subject matter content to studentContributes to the selection and development of instructional materials3. Evaluation of Student Learning:Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental student learning outcomesDevelops and uses evaluation methods, which fairly measures student progress toward outcomesEvaluates and expeditiously returns student work to promote maximum learningMaintains accurate records of student progressSubmits final grade rosters and supporting documents according to established deadlines4. Support of College Policies and Procedures:Maintains familiarity with and adheres to College Policies and ProceduresFulfills requirements of Faculty as set forth in the letter of employmentMaintains regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleaguesPrepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program, division and College proceduresPrepares and submits Financial Aid Attendance Rosters, Census Rosters, Progress Reports and Learning Outcome Data, by the respective deadlines each semesterAssures confidentiality5. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities:Serves on College, divisional, and program committees, teams and task forces as assigned.Attends meetings and events as required by College administration.Participates in professional activities which contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituentsResponds in a timely fashion to information requests from College and division administrators and program chairsFosters and maintains effective working relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisorsAssists the chair in developing, reviewing, and revising curriculum6. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs:Participates in student advisingMaintains familiarity with College goals, mission, and long-range plansContributes to planning and development processes through appropriate channelsPerforms professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of College, division, and programFacilitates recruitment and retention of students7. Performs other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Must possess appropriate academic preparation2. Must be able to provide official transcripts and/if transcripts are earned from a foreign teaching institution, then must be able to provide an evaluation indicating that this education is equivalent to or beyond the qualifications required This evaluation must be from an approved evaluation service3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills4. Excellent organizational skills5. Commitment to the community college philosophy of educationEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEApplicant must meet the STC credential requirements as per Board Policy DBA — Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records located at https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=632&code=DBA#localTabContentAssociates degree from a regionally accredited institution.Fire Instructor II-Texas Commission on Fire Protection.Basic Firefighter Certificate from Texas Commission on Fire Protection.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, class assignments and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to students and respond to questions from individuals as well as groups of students and chairs/directors.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Faculty may be required to teach at any of the College's campuses or teaching sites during time periods that fall outside 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and/or dual enrollment courses at high schools throughout the College's service area.Minimum CompensationDesired Start DateOctober 26, 2026Posting Close Date (No Close Date if Blank)29 October 2026 11:59pm