FIRE SERVICE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool

Under the direction of the full time Fire Service Training Instructor (Program Lead), The Fire Service Training Adjunct Instructor is responsible for providing competency-based training in all entry-level requirements according to nationally recognized standards, preparing students in a manner that supports successful program graduates for careers in public service as fire fighters.

This is an Adjunct faculty position
Essential Functions 

• Use effective teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level professional employment. 
• Manage the classroom in a manner that ensures a suitable learning environment by upholding  clear workplace behavior expectations for students. Ensure that appropriate safety practices are always used, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition. 
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Establish and maintain respective industry professional relationships.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. 
• Occasionally provide substitute class coverage for other instructors in same or related trades
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Industry specific certification such as International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
• FireFighter 1 & 2, Instructor 1
• Five (5) years of recent, gainful fire service employment.
• Prior teaching in a professional technical environment including fire department instruction, must have working experience in all phases of work pertaining to the industry

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field 
• Emergency medical technician (EMT) certification
• Current or previous certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Prior teaching in a professional technical environment

Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7102, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.

Salary : $56