Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

Instructor of Fire Science - Adjunct Pool

Salary

$1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Annually

Location

McHenry County College - 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

202600070

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Business, Social Sciences & Public Services

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Target Hire Rate

$1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Per Contact Hour (Rate Per Semester)

Pay Grade

ADJ

• Description
• Benefits

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the

MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement FY24-FY25 through FY26-FY27

For inquiries regarding minimum qualifications, email hiring@mchenry.edu

Position Summary

MCC Fire Science Adjunct Instructors are part-time Instructors responsible for instructing entry-level and experienced fire science students in a variety of fire service related topics including, but not limited to: fire behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College purposes in a timely fashion
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles in order to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary

Required Qualifications

• Fire Science Trainers may qualify in one of four ways:

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of related work experience

• Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science or EMS from an accredited institution or State Fire Marshal Certification in related field and 2,000 hours of related work experience;

• Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor I certification, 10,000 hours of Fire Service experience, or EMT-B Illinois licensure or previous EMT-B or EMT-P licensure, and 2,000 hours of related work experience;

• Certification as an officer through a nationally accredited organization such as ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and 2,000 hours of related work experience

• Five years Fire Service experience

• Experience teaching Fire Service courses

• Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertise specific to assigned teaching content

• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

For each semester worked, McHenry County College provides Adjunct Faculty a sick leave allowance and credits toward MCC tuition waivers. The College also offers Adjunct Faculty a Professional Development fund each academic year. In addition, Adjunct Faculty have the opportunity to save for retirement through deferred compensation plans.

Employer McHenry County College

Address 8900 U. S. Highway 14

Crystal Lake, Illinois, 60012

Phone (815) 479-7562

Website www.mchenry.edu