Wildland Fire Instructor

Treasure Valley Community College; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Summer Fridays off

Christmas break

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Treasure Valley Community College seeks a Wildland Fire Instructor to lead the AAS in Wildland Fire Management and NWCG-aligned certificate courses. The role includes building a dual-credit pipeline with regional high schools and coordinating partnerships with federal, state, and private fire agencies.

The instructor will teach courses in-person, hybrid, and online, maintain safety standards, and contribute to curriculum development and program growth through collaboration with local agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildland Fire, Natural Resources, Fire Ecology, Forestry, Rangeland Management, or a closely related field.
• Qualified Single Resource Boss/FFTI and Firefighter Type 1, OR Task Force/Strike Team Leader.
• Must maintain current wildland fire qualifications.
• Knowledge and skills to use educational technology such as Canvas, video streaming, interactive videos, and mobile applications and devices.
• Valid driver’s license, and ability to drive college vehicles and travel regularly to regional high schools and field sites.

Responsibilities

• Teach Wildland Fire courses in person, hybrid, and online, including listed NWCG standards.
• Deliver hybrid dual credit courses with partner high schools: Canvas coursework plus field days.
• Align curriculum and learning outcomes with NWCG standards and establish agency-specific course equivalency.
• Recruit and advise students and participate in retention efforts.
• Develop, coordinate, and teach the annual Fire Academy with local wildland fire agencies.
• Build career pathways and transfer options with high schools, universities, and agency partners.
• Work with the Center for Business, Workforce and Community Learning to serve the existing workforce.
• Maintain and supervise program equipment and ensure safe classroom and field practices.
• Prepare syllabi, articulate objectives, and incorporate current classroom technology.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records and grading on schedule.
• Maintain office hours, serve on committees, and participate in faculty meetings.
• Follow college policies and work with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Educational tech tools

Driver's license & travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in wildland fire or related field

Tools

Canvas

Video streaming

Interactive videos

Mobile apps/devices

Job description

TVCC is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting student success.

PAY – See below LOCATION - Ontario, Oregon DEADLINE – Open until filled REPORTS TO – VP of Academic Affairs & Dean of CTE

Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays, Friday’s off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible employees) and much more.

A little about us… TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962 and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around 150 full‑time faculty and staff.

TVCC’s campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers Correctional Institution.

Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor opportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wildland Fire Instructor teaches, leads, and grows TVCC’s Wildland Fire programs, including the Associate of Applied Science in Wildland Fire Management and certificate courses aligned with NWCG standards. The instructor builds the dual credit pipeline with regional high schools, partners with federal, state, and private fire agencies, and serves as a full member of the CTE faculty. Appointment is subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Wildland Fire, Natural Resources, Fire Ecology, Forestry, Rangeland Management, or a closely related field.
• Qualified Single Resource Boss/FFTI and Firefighter Type 1, OR Task Force/Strike Team Leader.
• Must maintain current wildland fire qualifications.
• Knowledge and skills to use, or willingness and ability to learn, educational technology such as Canvas, video streaming, interactive videos, and mobile applications and devices.
• Valid driver’s license, and ability to drive college vehicles and travel regularly to regional high schools and field sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching or training experience at a community college, university, agency, or private company.
• Current, active experience on wildland fire assignments, and a plan to stay current in the field.
• Established relationships with BLM, USFS, state agencies, rural fire districts, and private contractors.
• Multilingual in English and Spanish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach Wildland Fire courses in person, hybrid, and online, including NATR 101 (S-130/S-190/L-180), S-131, L-280, S-290, S-230, S-231, S-200, S-215, S-112, S-219, M-410, and RT-130, as assigned.
• Deliver hybrid dual credit courses with partner high schools: Canvas coursework plus scheduled hands‑on field days.
• Align curriculum and learning outcomes with NWCG standards and establish agency‑specific course equivalency.
• Recruit and advise students and take part in college‑wide retention and success efforts.
• Develop, coordinate, and teach the annual Fire Academy with local wildland fire agencies.
• Build career pathways and transfer options with high schools, universities, and agency partners.
• Work with the Center for Business, Workforce and Community Learning to serve the existing workforce.
• Maintain and supervise program equipment and ensure safe classroom and field practices.
• Prepare and distribute course syllabi, clear course objectives, and instructional materials; incorporate current classroom technology.
• Evaluate and document student progress, use and document classroom assessment techniques, maintain evaluation and grading records, and enter grades on schedule.
• Maintain office hours, serve on committees, and take part in departmental meetings, in‑service training, and the Natural Resources Advisory Committee.
• Understand and abide by college policies and regulations.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of varied cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position involves heavy physical activity. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly walks and works on uneven terrain during outdoor field days and demonstrations, in varied and adverse weather, while handling wildland fire tools and equipment. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. The employee is also frequently required to sit, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, and similar office machines. The position requires regular driving and travel to regional high schools and field sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work takes place in classrooms, offices, regional high schools, and outdoor field sites. Office and classroom noise is typical, with significant daily contact in person and by phone with students and staff. Field work may involve heat, cold, smoke, dust, and rough terrain.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full‑time tenure‑track, 34‑weeks (170 days), Faculty bargaining unit position. The starting annual salary is $53,498 (Bachelor’s degree). Additional steps may be granted based on education and experience levels. There may also be opportunities to earn additional pay with overload each term as defined under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Schedule may include late afternoons and/or evenings, instruction online, or in a classroom with distance delivery.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible for a Veteran’s Preference in accordance with Oregon law. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and submits the required documentation at the time of application. You can request copies of your military service records through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. The College reserves the right to reject all applicants and ask for a re‑opening of the position or make a direct appointment.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Treasure Valley Community College Board of Education and the College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and non-discrimination should contact the Human Resources Director located in the Performing Arts Center on the south side of the Four Rivers Cultural Center building, or call [phone] or TDD [phone].