Staff Instructor, Fire Safety Programs

Salary: $42,732.00 Annually

Location : Spruce Pine, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00218

Department: Continuing Education - Mitchell / Main Campus

Opening Date: 08/28/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Under general supervision of Divisional Dean of Continuing Education / Mitchell Co., is responsible for providing and promoting programs for fire programs and the administration and support of these programs in accordance with college policy and state law.

12-Month Position
NC State Medical Insurance & State Retirement
Paid Leave Time

Primary Duties

• Instruct Fire and Rescue training courses as required.

• Provides classroom and course management in a manner that is consistent with appropriate professional conduct

• Teach face-to-face classes to include days, evening, weekends both on and off campus.

• Utilizes methods of instruction and teaching techniques that are appropriate to the fulfillment of course goals and objectives

• Furnishes all data and reports according to deadlines set by the Instructional Services Division using appropriate forms and formats

• Develops and maintains syllabi following the syllabus template for courses within the academic field(s) of responsibility, submits an electronic copy to the Division Dean and provides the students a copy the first week of class

• Maintains accurate class rosters (census reports and final attendance reports) and submits same in the manner and at times required by the Division Dean and Registrar

• Submits final grades each semester as specified on Academic Calendar

• Research and determine the equipment needs of upcoming courses

• Supervise equipment maintenance and maintain written records of all maintenance required/performed

• Assist with OSFM audit and reaccreditation process to ensure MCC's Delivery Agency status

• Schedule and hold meetings with the Fire/Rescue and instructors and attend local fire meetings to update on changes to OSFM requirements and class offerings.

• Reviews and recommends textbooks, reference materials, software, audio visual aids, and learning resources for classroom use

• Research, evaluate, and recommend revisions to training standards and requirements to ensure compliance with the highest State and Federal standards.

• Assists in determining budget needs for program and recommends purchases of equipment and supplies when appropriate; orders supplies when appropriate

• Mentors adjunct faculty as assigned by the supervisor

• Assists the Division Dean in developing semester course schedules

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through reading professional publications and attending workshops and conferences as appropriate

• Participates in student recruitment activities

• Has knowledge of requirements of working with students with disabilities and coordinating services, as required by appropriate college staff and community agencies

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• NC Qualified Fire Instructor Level II
• Five (5) years' experience as a NC Qualified Firefighter Instructor, and Hazmat Instructor
• Must be currently certified as a NC Firefighter, and Driver/Operator
• Must possess a valid NC Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Rescue Instructor
• Live Burn Instructor
• Vehicle Extraction Instructor
• Trench Rescue and Confined Space Rescue Instructor
• Must be currently certified as a NC Firefighter, Driver/Operator, Technical Rescuer
• Must possess a valid NC Drivers License

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