General Function The Adjunct Fire/Rescue Instructor provides high-quality instruction for fire/rescue continuing education courses offered through Brunswick Community College's Public Safety Continuing Education program. The instructor is responsible for delivering classroom, practical skills, scenario-based, and hands-on instruction consistent with applicable North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), college policies, and approved course objectives. The instructor works under the direction of the Director of Fire/Rescue and In-Service Law Enforcement Training and supports the College's mission by preparing students and currently credentialed public safety professionals to perform their duties safely, competently, and professionally. This is a part-time position contracted per course instructed and teaching requirements may include daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, online, and off-campus classes based on program needs. Hourly rate based on experience, credentials and courses instructed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in fire/rescue service certification training continuing education, and specialty courses as assigned.
- Teach course content in accordance with approved curricula, course objectives, college policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provide classroom lectures, practical skills instruction, hands-on training, scenarios, simulations, and other appropriate learning experiences.
- Demonstrate current and appropriate fire/rescue operational procedures, safety practices, and professional standards.
- Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, presentations, skills stations, scenarios, and other course materials as required by BCC, NCCCS, SACSCOC, and applicable regulatory agencies.
- Evaluate student knowledge, practical skills, professionalism, and achievement of course objectives using approved evaluation methods.
- Administer and evaluate written examinations, practical skills assessments, competency evaluations, and other student assessments as assigned and authorized.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grade, testing, skills, and course documentation.
- Submit required instructional records and documentation within established deadlines.
- Provide students with timely, professional, and constructive feedback regarding academic and practical performance.
- Maintain a safe and professional instructional environment during classroom, training ground, scenario-based, and practical activities.
- Properly use and care for firefighting equipment, rescue equipment, instructional technology, supplies, and college facilities.
- Assist with setup, inventory, cleaning, and appropriate storage of instructional equipment and supplies.
- Maintain current knowledge of fire/rescue practices, certification standards, instructional requirements, equipment, and changes affecting public safety training.
- Participate in instructor orientation, professional development, program meetings, skills standardization, and other training as required.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, public safety agencies, and members of the community.
- Support student success while consistently maintaining established academic, behavioral, attendance, safety, and performance standards.
- Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable college policies and legal requirements regarding student information.
- Model professional conduct, ethical behavior, teamwork, accountability, cultural awareness, and respect appropriate to public safety professions.
- Maintain open and professional communication with BCC faculty, staff, supervisors, administrators, students, community members, and representatives from partnering agencies.
- Perform other instructional duties related to Fire/Rescue Continuing Education as assigned.
General Requirements
- Possess the appropriate certifications, credentials, and instructional approvals required for assigned courses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current fire/rescue practices, operational procedures, and safety standards.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to students with varying levels of experience.
- Ability to safely demonstrate, supervise, and evaluate practical skills and competency-based training.
- Ability to maintain required professional credentials and instructor qualifications throughout employment.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty and student populations.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including daytime, evening, weekend, and online instructional assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current North Carolina Firefighter I and II certification.
- Minimum of three years of fire service experience.
- Current North Carolina Fire Instructor I certification.
Preferred Requirements
- NCOSFM Qualified Instructor status in any approved fire or rescue discipline.
- Completion of NCOSFM Instructor Indoctrination with Proctor. Fire/rescue instructors who have not completed this requirement must obtain it within three months of hire.
- Current NCOSFM Live Burn Instructor qualification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification.
Benefits
This position is not eligible for benefits. BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer