PT - Instructor, Fire Science

PT - Instructor, Fire Science

Salary:
$26.89 per hour

Summary of Function:
Teaches Firefighters I & II, Haz-Mat Awareness & Operation skills, and lectures for the Fire Programs, ensuring instruction adheres to all applicable regulating agencies and guidelines.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Teach emergency services courses as assigned and oversee the daily program operations including project management and assigning reinforcement learning activities for students.
• Sets up and break down equipment for use during practical skills training. Teach skills in accordance with the educational standards and the course syllabi, through both lectures and practical hands-on education. Courses may include theory, practical application, skills training, or live scenarios.
• Supports Fire Programs leadership by coordinating regular program reviews to ensure effectiveness and alignment with the college mission and values as well as the community workforce needs.
• Identifies student-learning outcomes, develop processes and tools for assessment, and incorporate student data to modify instructional materials. Design, develop and update program curriculum as assigned.
• Promotes emergency services programs through local, regional, and national partners. Serve on local and state committees as directed by Fire Programs leadership.
• Supports and participate in strategic initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Firefighter I & II
• Arizona Fire Instructor I
• Active firefighter with one year of experience as a full-time Firefighter or inactive with minimum 5 years of full-time active experience
• Certified and in good standing with National Registry or AZDHS as an EMT or Paramedic is preferred, but not required; documentation must be provided with application materials
• Arizona Fire Instructor II or Instructional Methodologies certified is preferred, but not required; documentation must be provided with application materials

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent
• Successful candidate must successfully complete Arizona Fire Instructor II within two years of initial employment and submit certification

Classification:

• Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week; assignment time dependent upon institutional need
• Instructional days and times are dependent upon semester course schedule and institutional need

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system, classroom technology, Zoom, Firefighter training tools, and equipment
• Skill and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to communicate timely and effectively with students, colleagues, administrators, and the general public
• Ability to teach and perform Firefighter I & II procedures
• Ability to teach and perform Firefighter I & II skills
• Ability to perform and demonstrate all course skill requirements i.e., tool hoisting
• Ability to be self-directed
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Work Environment:

• Inside classroom, lab, or office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Indoor or Outdoor instructional, lab or training area, applicable to content area
• Must be able to perform duties, instruction and training in a variety of conditions including but not limited to dark environments, exposure to loud noises, high temperatures, and variable weather conditions

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 50 pounds
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises to support instructional or training needs

Travel:

• Required to travel different locations to provide instruction, training, and/or hands-on skills

Note:

• Instructors may teach at any of the following locations:
  Yuma Fire Department Station 5 Classroom
  Yuma Public Safety Training Facility
  City of San Luis Fire Department
  Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department
  Wellton Fire Department
  Other locations as needed
• Not Benefits Eligible
• The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

POSTING DATE:
April 28, 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

• Completed Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER