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Position Information Job Title: Fire Science Instructor full-time tenure track faculty Classification Title: Position Type Faculty Department: Career Programs Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties This position requires a strong commitment to teaching while incorporating technology and innovation in the delivery of instruction. The ability to infuse new approaches into the teaching-learning process is essential. Candidates must be able to work actively and collegially.
Responsibilities of a fire services instructor are to provide hands-on and classroom instruction in the use of fire services equipment and tools.
Education Experience Associates Degree: A.A.S required Bachelors and/or Masters preferred Certification as a State Fire Marshals Office Fire Officer 2 or Advanced Fire Officer AdFO and Instructor 2 to teach any of the Basic Company Officer CoFO or Advanced Fire Officer AdFO courses- which requires a minimum of 3 years fire service experience to obtain. Certification as a State Fire Marshals Office Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter and Instructor 1 or higher to teach Fire Academy Courses. Appropriate recognized credential depending on the specific field AND minimum 1-2 years 2000 hours of relevant work experience required.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will maintain the highest standards for classroom instruction. Applies innovative teaching methods and demonstrates ability to work with students at all skill levels. Teaching duties will consist of preparing, instructing, and evaluating courses seeking continuous improvement in teaching methodology and student-centered learning. Some courses may require additional certification or licensure based on industry standards or accreditation requirements.
Position Status Full Time Hours: Hours to be determined Salary Wage: $58,623 - $71,670 Base Load is 15 ECH Hourly Salary: Salaried Benefits Full-Time Faculty Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes: • Health • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement • MVCC Tuition waivers • SURS Retirement plan • Holidays • Sick Leave • Personal days • Bereavement days • Tax-sheltered annuity plans
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Review of Applications Begins: 01/19/2026 Posting Detail Information Posting Number: FA00712P Open Date: 12/22/2025 Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide all documentation and submit application through jobs.morainevalley.edu prior to the review date for best consideration. Please do not use a third-party site. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position. Base salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please apply online and attach all required documents including unofficial transcripts- Please ensure the transcript is not security-coded or a large file as this may result in an error.
For questions, contact: shrmorainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity: Chicago Tribune HigherEdJobs InsideHigherEd Chronicle of Higher Education MVCC Website Posting Employee of MVCC Other Are you a State Universities Retirement System SURS annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity: Yes No
Do you have a minimum of 2000 hours of work experience in the field: Yes No
Do you have the minimum of an Associates Degree: Yes No
Do you have Certification as a State Fire Marshals Office Fire Officer 2 or Advanced Fire Officer AdFO and Instructor 2: Yes No
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents: Resume Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents: Other Document