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. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.