What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Instructor I (Part-time Adjunct Faculty) position at Barry University and Careers?
Summary
Fire Instructor I (Part-time adjunct faculty) within the Fire Academy and Fire Officer training programs to educate, train, and professionally develop students in (certified) non-credit courses. Adjuncts are responsible for activities directly related to scheduled classroom and or live fire ground training instruction, including student performance assessment and testing.
Essential Functions
- Adheres to applicable state training pre-requisites for specific programs
- Certify Firefighter for the State of Florida Certification
Training:
- Prepare and deliver training programs for firefighters of all levels, including recruits and in-service personnel. This includes developing and adapting curriculum, preparing lesson plans, and presenting both indoor and outdoor practical and classroom instruction.
Evaluation:
- Administer, and correct tests, and evaluate student performance.
Safety:
- Ensure all work is performed according to established safety standards and maintain a safe working environment.
Communication:
- Communicate class progression with the program coordinator and work alongside state fire department officials during testing.
- Compliance: Comply with all local, state, and federal laws required for fire training centers.
Equipment
- Maintain tools and equipment used in training and may perform routine maintenance on equipment and apparatus.
- Set up and staged firefighting equipment for student skills stations and firefighting evolutions.
Documentation:
- Prepare and maintain required training documentation.
- Maintains Fire Services instructor certification, by instructor course identified local and state approved academy classes.
- Fire Services instructors must meet the minimum requirements as outlines in the Florida State Fire College, Bureaus of Fire Standard and Training guidelines for Live Fire Training Instructor I or II.
Qualifications/Requirements
- An AS degree (allied health, business, or related fields) is required.
- Fire Instructor 1 certification is required.
- A minimum of six years of proven experience.
- Basic experience with MS Office and Canvas is required.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.