Fire Science Technology Adjunct Instructor

Delta College; Midland (MI); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Michigan is seeking a part-time Fire Science Technology Adjunct Instructor. This role involves teaching Fire Science courses both online and in-person, fostering an inclusive environment, and requires a minimum of an Associate's degree in Fire Science. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and specific certifications related to fire safety.

Qualifications

• Must have Michigan or Pro Board Instructor 1 certification.
• Minimum two years of professional experience required.
• Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.
• Minimum two years of full‑time equivalent work/professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach FST courses online and in the classroom.
• Foster an inclusive environment for students.
• Support student success in Fire Science courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual

Fire safety knowledge

Education

Associates’ degree in Fire Science

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Fire Science Technology Adjunct Instructor

Position Title Fire Science Technology Adjunct Instructor

Employee Group Faculty

Part-time Fire Science Technology Instructor; M, T, W, TR evenings

Position Summary Information

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in student, faculty and staff.

Delta College is seeking instructors committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for adjunct instructor positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.

Delta College is looking for additions to the adjunct pool in various Fire Science Technology (FST) courses. Courses include fire officer development, fire ground management, instructor development, fire investigation and CAMEO. Adjunct instructor will be responsible for teaching FST courses online and in the classroom as assigned by FST Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
• Associates’ degree in Fire Science
• Michigan or Pro Board Instructor 1 certified. Instructor 2 preferred.
• Minimum two years in selected position (all occupational courses require a minimum two year’s full‑time equivalent work/professional experience).

Additional Experiences Considered

• ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED :
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to have additional instructor certifications in the following areas: Driver’s training, Fire Officer I, II, III, Fire Instructor I, hazardous materials, technical rescue
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field: Education/Management/Public Administration.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Bilingual

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
  • Delta.edu
  • Indeed.com
  • MI Works / MI Talent Bank
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Michigan HERC Website
  • MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
  • Other
• * If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting. (Open Ended Question)
• * Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Copies of transcripts must be included with application materials.
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree in related field
  • Doctorate
• * If your degree is in a related field, please list degree. (Open Ended Question)
• * Which best describes your collegiate level of teaching experience?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • Between one (1) year and two (2) years
  • Between two (2) years and three (3) years
  • More than three (3) years
• * Are you Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council Instructor l certified? (Open Ended Question)
• * What Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council courses have you successfully completed? (Open Ended Question)
• * Please list any other fire service subjects that you may be qualified to teach in. (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your understanding and experience working with a culturally diverse student and college/university population. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Professional Certifications or Licensures
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3