Part-time, Fire & Rescue Instructor

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach Fire Services in Continuing Education. Positions are part-time and temporary, with openings in various areas possible after qualifications review.

Successful candidates deliver instruction that aligns with current industry standards and maintain records of attendance and progress. Ideal applicants will hold NC Fire & Rescue Commission General Instructor Level I or equivalent, and demonstrate ability to design

Qualifications

• Must hold NC Fire & Rescue Commission General Instructor Level I or equivalent certification.
• Applicant must have education and/or experience delivering fire/rescue/emergency preparedness training; certification in teaching area preferred when not for certification.
• Candidates should be able to prepare and deliver instructional materials and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction reflecting learning outcomes aligned with current industry standards.
• Constructs course materials supporting course goals.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Instructs and guides class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Uses formative and summative assessment techniques to improve learning.
• Designs curriculum and schedule of instruction.
• Maintains communication with course instructors and participates in discussions.
• Stays up-to-date with technology and teaching methods.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grading and timely return of student work.
• Counsels students regarding grades and progress.
• Supports department, division, and college goals by providing requested data.

Skills

Teaching experience

Fire services knowledge

Curriculum design

Assessment techniques

Classroom management

Education

NC Fire & Rescue Commission General Instructor Level I

Equivalent education & experience in fire/rescue/EMT training

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Fire Services courses in Continuing Education Services. Openings in various areas may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Delivers instruction that reflects appropriate learning outcomes consistent with the most current industry standards
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance

• Uses formative and summative assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains communication with course committee instructors and participates in instructional discussions
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Supports the Department, Division, and College goals, providing requesting data in a timely manner

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated history of successful teaching outcomes in related educational environments
• Basic knowledge of fire service machines and tools
• Basic knowledge of law and government
• Management of Material Resources Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of presentation techniques incorporating various kinds of media production

Requirements

• NC Fire & Rescue Commission (General Instructor Level I)
• OR
• A combination of equivalent education and experience delivering fire, rescue, emergency preparedness, emergency medical training programs. At a minimum applicant must be listed as certified in the discipline being taught when courses are not for certification.

Preferred

• NC Fire & Rescue Commission (General Instructor Level II)
• Currently "Qualified" by the NC Fire and Rescue Commission in the subject area being instructed.
• Advanced degrees and/or related public safety discipline instructor certification may be required for instruction in non-fire certification.