Part-Time Faculty - Maritime (Firefighter/EMT)

San Jacinto College; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jacinto College invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty member to teach Maritime (Firefighter/EMT) courses, including credit and non-credit USCG approved classes, on an as-needed basis.

Instructors work on-site in La Porte, TX, may teach evenings or weekends, and are not guaranteed full-time benefits. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications and be ready to support student learning across maritime safety and firefighting/EMT topics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) or proven, extensive experience in Firefighting/Medical care.
• Minimum four years experience in Firefighting/Medical Care.
• Must be in good physical condition and a strong swimmer.
• Must have working knowledge of firefighting/medical industries and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Teach credit and non-credit USCG approved courses.
• Teach on-site at the assigned La Porte, TX location; possibly evenings/weekends.
• Assignments may vary by teaching area and student needs.
• Support student learning and safety during maritime training.

Skills

4+ years experience in Firefighting/MD

Strong swimmer

Team player/leader

Computing knowledge

Education

Associate degree or higher

Texas Fire Protection Basic Firefighting I license or EMT license

US Coast Guard maritime instruction certification

Tools

Coast Guard instruction certification

USCG approved course familiarity

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - Maritime (Firefighter/EMT)

Teaching both credit and non-credit USCG approved courses.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available. These positions are not current vacancies. Instructors employed as part-time faculty are not entitled to all the rights, privileges, and benefits of regular, full-time employees. Part-time faculty are hired on an "as needed" basis and will work for the duration of time specified by the respective course. A portion of teaching assignment may be evening classes and possibly weekend classes. Faculty are assigned to teach courses using various delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College, which may require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have an associate degree (or higher level degree) or in lieu of degree must have proven, extensive experience in Firefighting/Medical care.
• At least four (4) years of experience in either Firefighting/Medical Care Professions.
• Must be in good physical condition and must be a strong swimmer.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Firefighting or Medical Care industry, equipment, and related industries.
• Must have a working knowledge of computing software, be a team player/leader, and place a high priority on student learning.
• Either hold a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighting I (or above level license) or Texas Certified as an EMT Basic, EMT-Advance, or EMT-Paramedic(or above level license).
• Must have or qualify for U.S. Coast Guard certification for instruction in a maritime program.

Salary Grade: AH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: 4864

Posting Close Date: 8/31/2027 at 6 pm CST