Adjunct Instructor - UFRA Fire Investigator

Utah Valley University • Utah Fire and Rescue Academy, UT

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About The Position

The Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (UFRA) is seeking an adjunct instructor for fire investigator classes. The instructor will share professional knowledge and real-world experience with students preparing for careers in the fire service, helping them develop investigative skills, understand fire cause determination, and gain confidence for field work. The role contributes to Utah’s fire service community and supports UFRA’s fire service education mission.

Under the direction of the UFRA Deputy Director – Operations, the instructor teaches and prepares an approved course of study with measurable objectives. The instructor prepares course materials as needed; instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, props, and drill grounds using appropriate teaching and safety methods; and administers certification exams as directed.

Requirements

• Five years of experience teaching Fire Science subject areas.
• Utah State Fire Service Instructor I certification.
• Firefighter I and II certifications.
• Fire Investigator certification.
• Must be certified at or above the level of teaching or testing.
• Knowledge of fire investigation principles, methodologies, and best practices; fire behavior, fire dynamics, fire cause determination, and fire scene examination; applicable fire codes, standards, laws, regulations, and evidence-handling procedures; Utah State Fire Service training standards and certification requirements; instructional methods, adult learning principles, and classroom management techniques; and fire service operations, safety practices, and incident command concepts.
• Skill in teaching and demonstrating fire investigation concepts in classroom and practical settings; analyzing fire scene evidence and documenting findings; preparing instructional materials, lesson plans, and practical exercises; evaluating student performance; communicating clearly in writing and verbally; and facilitating discussions, presentations, and scenario-based learning.
• Ability to effectively instruct, mentor, and motivate students with varying experience; interpret and apply fire investigation standards, procedures, and regulations; assess learning and maintain training records; maintain a safe and professional learning environment; collaborate with academy and fire service personnel; exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail; and represent UFRA professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Current POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach and prepare an approved course of study, including measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepare instructional materials as necessary, including course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets.
• Instruct, manage, and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms, props, and drill grounds using appropriate teaching and safety methods.
• Administer certification exams as directed.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Assess student learning and maintain accurate training records.
• Maintain a safe and professional learning environment during classroom and field exercises.
• Mentor and motivate students and work collaboratively with academy staff, adjunct instructors, and fire service professionals.
• Represent the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed