Fire Technology (Full-Time Temporary)

Fire Technology (Full-Time Temporary)

Exempt

12 months

The Fire Faculty member is a full-time academic instructor responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the Fire Technology program, following the National Fire Protection Association Standards and in accordance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection and State Firefighter and Fire Marshall Association requirements. This position plays a vital role in future firefighter education and professional development through classroom and hands-on skills instruction. Fire faculty collaborate with staff and adjunct instructors to ensure a comprehensive, student-centered learning environment emphasizing safety, competency, and professionalism.

Faculty

Full Time

Regular

Associate degree or higher in Fire Technology or a related field (bachelor’s degree preferred).

Current certification as a Structural Firefighter with TCFP

Valid TCFP Instructor 2 certification.

Valid TCFP Field Examiner Certification.

Minimum of five (5) years of recent field experience as a practicing or retired firefighter.

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in fire education or teaching preferred.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in using technology in education, including LMS platforms and simulation equipment.

Texas DSHS Certified EMT-B or NREMT EMT Basic

Seven (7) years as an Instructor in the Fire Protection career field and/or five (5) years working in Fire Protection Training (Fire Department Training Division or a Fire Service Academy).

Bachelor’s or higher in Fire technology or related field, and at least 3 years of administrative experience or office support experience.

TCFP or IFSAC Fire Officer IV

Texas DSHS Certified Paramedic or NREMT Paramedic

Experience with teaching or training delivery

Fire Service-related knowledge and experience

Knowledge of the material being taught in the various courses of instruction offered

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with students, coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive workplace direction

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills

Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.

Principles, best practices, and trends in fire training and management.

Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.

Certification standards.

TCFP and SFFMA accreditation standards and practices

Trends in fire science, fire training, and fire academies

Experience in teaching in a fire academy.

Experience with teaching a dual credit fire academy.

Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations, including IDLH environments.

Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence

Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral

Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution

Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources

Assess students’ performance through a range of measurement activities and keep them informed of their progress promptly

Utilize technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others

Assist in the development, distribution, and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.

Build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, college administration, and the Fire Service community.

Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.

Adhere to the College of the Mainland’s policies and procedures.

Attend departmental meetings as required for the position.

Recommends policies and regulations for the program and assists in maintaining related records, and submits related reports

Participates in College of the Mainland’s Fire Technology program presentations when requested by high schools and other regional education partners

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Fire Technology or the Chair of the Public Service Careers Department

Assists with Record keeping of equipment, including tracking of required PPE in accordance with NFPA 1851 2020 Edition and departmental SCBA in accordance with NFPA 1981 2019 Edition.

Assists in creating, scheduling, and teaching Continuing Education courses that meet community and industry needs

TCFP Advanced or Master Firefighter or IFSAC equivalent.

TCFP or IFSAC equivalent Incident Safety Officer Certification and

Texas DSHS Certified EMT-B or NREMT EMT Basic

TCFP Field Examiner

F289P

Internal/External

Please note: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted instead of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

Associates: $49,983 Bachelors: $55,615 Masters: $60,225 Doctorate: $71,816

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Associates: $65,720 Bachelors: $72,293 Masters: $78,298 Doctorate: $93,355

09/05/2025

Yes

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College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.