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Shine Bright with Us: Join Our Team as a Master Instructor Fire Science!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction, provide classroom and supervision of Fire Science courses within the Department of Public Service Education. Primary teaching area will be in Fire Science. Responsible for creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning. Instructional faculty members are also expected to adhere to professional standards and ethics.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares a syllabus for each lecture and lab course.

• Grades all quizzes, tests, and written assignments; and enter grades in Blackboard gradebook on a timely basis.

• Assigns final grades.

• Develops and maintains course management and internet shells.

• Instructs assigned classes and laboratories.

• Participates in development of retention and core completion strategies.

• Develops and maintains course management through college's Learning Management system.

• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.

• Cooperates in Department budget preparation and in course planning and development.

• Assists with Departmental projects and programs, including undergraduate research efforts.

• Serve on at least one College committee/workgroup.

• Develops and/or implement strategies to support students' retention, persistence, and program completion.

• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master of Science in Fire Science or a related field (Doctorate in Fire Science preferred!)

• Ability to teach a minimum of 36 semester hours annually (required)

• Certification as a Florida Firefighter or eligibility for certification.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of proven work experience as a firefighter.

• Level Ill Fire Service Instructor, State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training or eligibility for certification.

• Proven track record of effective instruction in Fire Science with the ability to utilize contemporary technology.

• Ability to function in an occupationally oriented program requiring regular interfacing with students, and fire service agencies.

• Willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of Fire Science is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present verbal lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.