Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College seeks anAdjunct Fire Science instructor to teach entry‑level and advanced topics. You will deliver lectures, labs, and fieldrelated content, supporting students in a variety of fire service subjects such as behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation.

You will develop syllabi, track attendance and grades, and participate in department initiatives. The position requires flexibility, strong communication, and a commitment to student success within a community college

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field with 2,000 hours of work experience.
• Associate degree in Fire Science or EMS with 2,000 hours of work exp.
• OSFM Instructor I certification or EMT licensing with 2,000 hours experience.
• ProBoard or IFSAC certification with 2,000 hours of related work experience.
• Five years of Fire Service experience and teaching experience.
• Proficiency using Canvas or similar LMS.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes as needed.
• Hold student conferences before/after class or via email.
• Develop syllabus using MCC template.
• Collaborate within department and across College for excellence.
• Regularly assess student learning and outcomes.
• Submit attendance records weekly and grades on time.
• Utilize diverse teaching styles to match learning styles.
• Use computer-based instruction and databases when needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Educational technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

2,000 hours of related work experience

AA/AS in Fire Science or EMS + 2,000 hours experience

OSFM Instructor I certification or EMT-B/EMT-P licensure + 2,000 hours

ProBoard/IFSAC certification + 2,000 hours

Five years Fire Service experience

Experience teaching Fire Service courses

Willingness to use Canvas and ed tech

Job description

Instructor of Fire Science – Adjunct Pool

Job Number: 202600070

Location: McHenry County College – 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Salary: $1,129.57 – $1,257.21 annually

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

MCC Fire Science Adjunct Instructors are part‑time instructors responsible for instructing entry‑level and experienced fire science students in a variety of fire service related topics, including, but not limited to, fire behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed.
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College e‑mail if necessary.
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template.
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence.
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning.
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course‑related paperwork and data needed for College purposes in a timely fashion.
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly.
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles in order to satisfy the different learning styles of students.
• Utilize computer‑based instruction and databases when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Fire Science Trainers may qualify in one of four ways:
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of related work experience.
• Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science or EMS from an accredited institution or State Fire Marshal Certification in related field and 2,000 hours of related work experience.
• Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor I certification, 10,000 hours of Fire Service experience, or EMT‑B Illinois licensure or previous EMT‑B or EMT‑P licensure, and 2,000 hours of related work experience.
• Certification as an officer through a nationally accredited organization such as ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and 2,000 hours of related work experience.
• Five years Fire Service experience.
• Experience teaching Fire Service courses.
• Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertisespecific to assigned teaching content.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender‑related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].