Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science
Location: North Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 1008922
Job Details *Job Family*FAC - Part-Time Faculty, Credit Classes*Grade*P1*Salary*$54.37 - Base Rate*Department*Fire Sciences*Reports To*Department Chairperson*Closing Date*Posted on an ongoing basis*FLSA Status*Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation*First Review Date*November 12, 2025Position Overview The adjunct faculty member teaches courses in Fire Science to students pursuing a broad range of Associate in Science degrees.*Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes.*What you will be doing
* Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
* Evaluates and advises students
* Participates in departmental and College affairs
* Develops curricula
* Recruits students
* Serves on committees
* Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
* Master's degree *or* Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency or Disaster Management, Organizational Leadership or Homeland Security; and Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services; and Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
* *OR *
* Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science; and Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
* Must be able to communicate effectively
* Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
* Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include morning, evening and/or weekend assignments
* Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Preferences
* For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
* If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply
Additional Requirements * The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.*