Online Adjunct Instructor, Fire Protection Technology

Cape Fear Community College•Castle Hayne - North Campus, NC

6d•Remote

About The Position

To provide classroom and lab instruction in the Fire Protection Technology program for the college. This role involves planning, directing, and participating in instruction, developing supplemental materials and tests, and maintaining accurate student records. The instructor will also contribute to curriculum development, instructional coordination, and the evaluation of service delivery methods. Additionally, they will assist in assessing material needs, maintaining inventory, recruiting and retaining students, and coordinating with industry partners and student services to ensure program relevance and adherence to policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Two years of relevant experience in Fire Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge in course content and effective in teaching topic courses.
Capable through academic preparation, training, and experience to teach the courses assigned.
Ability to interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.
Ability to effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which they are assigned.
Ability to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others, operating assigned equipment, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include standing or sitting for extended periods, operating assigned equipment, handling varied tasks simultaneously, and bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions, responding to questions, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Preferred North Carolina and/or IFSAC Firefighter I & II, Fire Instructor I & II, and Fire Officer I & II certifications.
Experience in post-secondary instruction, to include experience with Canvas and online teaching tools.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for the Fire Protection Technology program.
Develop supplemental materials and tests.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Fire Protection Technology program, including curriculum development and instructional coordination.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
Assess material, supply, and equipment needs for the Fire Protection Technology program and submit requests.
Help maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
Participate in academic program efforts to recruit and retain students.
Coordinate the development, review, and revision of program publications, publicity, and other community relations activities.
Work with industry partners and faculty to ensure programs teach up-to-date techniques and industry trends.
Coordinate activities with student services in the implementation of CFCC Fire Protection Technology admission, progression, and graduation policies.
Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.