Instructor- Fire Science (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Generous Retirement Benefits (OPERS)

Paid Holidays

Professional Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance & Wellness

Job summary

Sinclair Community College seeks an Ohio-based Fire Instructor to teach Fire Science Technology courses and lead hands-on training for the FST program. The role includes managing schedules, ensuring safety, and coordinating with instructors.

Candidates must hold Ohio Fire Instructor certification or be eligible, with firefighting experience. Part-time hours up to 28 per week, with tuition benefits and OPERS retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Ohio Fire Instructor certification or Assistant level.
• State-required firefighting and safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging classroom instruction for Fire Science Technology concepts.
• Lead hands-on training sessions with real equipment and scenarios.
• Create and manage training timelines, lessons, drills, and evaluations.
• Oversee assistants to ensure consistent content delivery and supervision.
• Monitor training environments for safety compliance and equipment readiness.
• Administer exams and assess student competencies with feedback.

Skills

Fire Instructor Certification

HazMat

Auto Extrication

Rope Rescue

Live Burn Instructor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

The Fire Science Technology ( FST ) program provides an understanding of all aspects of fire science including fire protection, prevention, and investigation. The FST program is also appropriate for career firefighters, fire protection system designers, fire prevention code enforcement personnel, and safety professionals who want to enhance their job skills as well as increase their opportunities for promotion. The Sinclair Fire Science Technology program is one of the top firefighter academies in the state.

State law requires a minimum of four Fire Instructors for every five students during hands-on operations.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $36.59 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why you’ll love Sinclair

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.


• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS , including a 14% employer contribution.


• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 14 annually observed College holidays, with part-time employees paid for the regularly scheduled hours on these days


• Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities for advancement, promotion, continued education, and professional development.


• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide engaging and informative classroom instruction to convey theoretical concepts and foundational knowledge


• Lead practical training sessions using real-world scenarios and equipment to reinforce skills and techniques


• Create and manage detailed training timelines, coordinating all components of the program including lessons, drills, exams, and evaluations


• Delegate teaching responsibilities and oversee assistant instructors to ensure consistent delivery of content and supervision during activities


• Monitor all training environments for compliance with safety standards


• Set up, operate, and demonstrate training equipment


• Conduct routine inspections and minor repairs on training equipment and protective gear to ensure usability and safety


• Administer written, oral, and performance-based exams while ensuring testing integrity and standardized evaluation


• Observe and assess student competencies through structured evaluations, providing feedback and documenting progress


• Design and revise course content to align with industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices


• Review and test examination materials to ensure they are fair, clear, and relevant to course objectives


• Keep accurate and current records of lesson plans, student attendance, grades, feedback, and course updates


• Support the training department with additional responsibilities and special projects as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred


• Current state of Ohio Certified Fire Instructor or Assistant Fire Instructor as well as an active or retired firefighter required


• Proficiency in a specialty like, Haz Mat, Auto Extrication, Gear Repair, Rope Rescue, Apparatus Operator, State Trained Skill Evaluator, 1403 Live Burn Instructor, Flash-over Container Instructor, Approved Burn Officer, etc. preferred

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No


• * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.


• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.