Part Time Fire Science Instructor

Blinn College, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: PartTime
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Position Information


Requisition Number 2024043F
Position Title Part Time Fire Science Instructor
Salary Range Per Part Time Faculty Salary Schedule
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 08/12/2024
Campus Distance Education, RELLIS
Application Deadline 07/23/2024
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours

Position Summary Information


Objective
To assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process.
Essential Duties
Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules (morning, afternoon, evening and on-line) to accommodate diverse student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of College as assigned by designated supervisor
• Demonstrates a sensitivity toward and respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues and service area
• Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students
• Actively pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning
• Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks
• Prepares assignments
• May compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments
• Designs and maintains an active classroom and virtual environment for effective student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records
• Evaluates student performance and learning
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in Blinn College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Participates in Blinn College’s institutional effectiveness program including the preparation and evaluations of Student Outcomes.
• Accepts and participates in the necessary training to offer courses via varied delivery methods such as distance learning
• Accepts and participates in the service mission of the college
• Attends the workplace regularly per faculty handbook
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Blinn College.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Associate Degree
Three (3) years of experience of the field of fire science
Current Fire Instructor II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Certified Firefighter Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Preferred Experience and Training
Bachelor Degree
Current Firefighter and Fire Instructor II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Associate Degree
Current Fire Instructor II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Current Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Special Notes To Applicants
Recruiting for part-time instructor with experience in one or more of the following areas: Fire Science.
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12010

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