Fire Academy Adjunct

North West Florida State College - Niceville, FL

Part-time - Entry Level

Niceville, FL

About the position

The Fire Academy Adjunct position at Northwest Florida State College is a part-time role designed for individuals who are interested in joining the instructional pool for the Public Safety department. As an adjunct instructor, you will be hired on an as-needed basis, term-by-term or per course, to provide instruction in fire academy courses. This role requires a commitment to educational excellence and community involvement, reflecting the college's mission over its 50 years of service. Instructors are expected to deliver both online and classroom instruction, ensuring that all classes are conducted according to the approved syllabus and utilizing the designated instructional materials. In this position, you will be responsible for fulfilling contractual obligations during the term, which includes being fully prepared and punctual for each class. You will also be required to utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) in accordance with college policies, submit attendance confirmations, maintain course grades, and submit grades at the appropriate times. Engaging with students is a critical aspect of this role; you will need to support students by answering questions promptly and referring them for additional support when necessary. Furthermore, you will be expected to treat students and colleagues with respect, assist in curriculum development, and complete annual mandatory compliance training. Other duties may be assigned by the Program Director as needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing online/classroom instruction.
• Fulfill contractual obligations during the term.
• Conduct each class according to the approved syllabus.
• Utilize the approved textbook and/or other instructional materials as approved.
• Be fully prepared and on time.
• Utilize the LMS following college policies and procedures.
• Submit attendance confirmation per college policies and procedures.
• Maintain course grades in the LMS and submit grades at the applicable times.
• Support students by engaging them in class, answering questions in a timely manner, and referring them for additional support when necessary.
• Be familiar with and abide by college policies.
• Treat students and colleagues with respect and understanding of differences.
• Assisting in development of curriculum as appropriate.
• Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Current Florida State Bureau of Fire standards Instructor Certification and six years of experience as a regular member of an organized fire department.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
• Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software, such as Camtasia or Kaltura, and familiarity with web-conferencing software to facilitate synchronous online student support preferred.
• Experience in student engagement techniques preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software, such as Camtasia or Kaltura, and familiarity with web-conferencing software to facilitate synchronous online student support preferred.
• Experience in student engagement techniques preferred.