Fire Science Instructor

Paycom - ATS; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Sick/personal time

Professional development

Tuition assistance for employee and/de

Dependents

Job summary

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) seeks a full-time Fire Science Instructor to teach introductory and advanced courses starting soon or January 2027. You will cover fire, EMS, and risk management topics, advise students, and help develop curricula.

The role requires experienced instructional capabilities, leadership in classroom settings, and participation in college service activities; appointment begins at the instructor level.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in fire, EMS, risk management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressive fire/EMS/risk management experience.
• Five years of related instructional experience.
• Fire Instructor I.

Responsibilities

• Teach an average of five courses per semester.
• Advise students in workforce and academic programs.
• Develop and adapt curricula for fire science courses.
• Participate in department/college committees and activities.
• Perform other professional duties related to the position.

Skills

Fire/EMS/risk management experience

Instructional experience

Online Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate degree Fire/EMS/Risk management or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

**BENEFITS:** 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice between Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA in lieu of social security, generous sick/personal time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employee, spouse and qualifying dependents. Five years of progressive fire/EMS/risk management experienceFive years of related instructional experience## Fire Science Instructor# POSITION SUMMARY:SMCC is seeking a full-time faculty member in fire science to teach introductory and advanced level courses beginning immediately or January 2027. Candidates should be well versed in the response, prevention, leadership and administrative aspects of fire, EMS and risk management fields. Responsibilities include teaching an average of five courses per semester, advising students in workforce and academic programs, developing and adapting curricula, participating in department/college committees and activities, and other professional duties related to the position. Appointment will begin at the instructor level.## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* Baccalaureate degree fire, EMS, risk management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience* Five years of progressive fire/EMS/risk management experience* Five years of related instructional experience* Fire Instructor I# PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Community college teaching experience* Fire instructor II and fire officer experience/certification* EMS License and EMS Instructor/Coordinator* Curriculum design/development experience* Master's degree in a related field* Leadership and/or administrative experience in fire, EMS or related field* Online Learning Management Systems and/or Microsoft Office proficiency