Fire Instructor I (Part-time Adjunct Faculty)

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.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.