Adjunct Faculty, Fire Protection Technology
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- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Expected Work Hours
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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Current Qualification as Fire Fighter through NC OSFM
- Current Qualification as a Fire Instructor II through NC OSFM
- Minimum of two years of employment in the fire service field
- Creativity and openness to change
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with other in a team environment
- Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college
- Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:
- Translating College purpose, vision and values into organizational action
- Collaborating and facilitating
- Creating and innovating
- Anticipating and responding to change
- Providing vision and leadership
- Assessment of student learning
- Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience as adjunct fire instructor in a community college setting
- Experience in teaching or work with the youth population
- Associate or Higher Degree in Fire Protection Technology or related field
Position Description
Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is an award-winning institution known for a commitment to excellence and student success. The Davidson-Davie community is dedicated to providing students a high quality education designed to prepare them to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world. To this end, DDCC celebrates the value of a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. DDCC faculty and staff are passionate about equity and our responsibility to work with each unique student to support them in successfully attaining their goals.
Davidson-Davie's benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Adjunct Faculty, Fire Protection Technology is a part-time position which may teach classes during the day, evenings, or weekends. This position reports directly to the Division Chair for Public Services and has the following responsibilities:
- Promote College mission, vision and values
- Teach assigned courses at various locations to meet program needs, including, but not limited to day, evening, and weekend
- Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
- Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
- Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in the classroom and practical setting to meet program needs
- Develop course syllabi and provide appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria
- Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
- Assist in the evaluation of courses and programs
- Prepare and submit instructional records, reports and grades established by institutional policy
- Maintain sanitation standards of instructional and lab areas
- Attend appropriate College and School meetings
- Assist in student recruitment and retention
- Maintain accessibility to students, faculty and staff
- Maintain a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Participate in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills
- Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.