Job Description: POSITION TITLE: ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, FIRE SCIENCE STATUS: Part time DEPARTMENT: Health and Public Services DIVISION: Academic Affairs CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Adjunct Faculty REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator PLACEMENT: Faculty MINIMUM PAY RATE: Refer to current adjunct faculty contract Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty. POSITION SUMMARY Requires practical application of fire service education, fire rescue procedure development and administration. An adjunct community college instructor is an instructor hired for one semester to teach one or more courses for which he/she is qualified to teach. The adjunct instructor reports to the appropriate Instructional Coordinator and/or Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The instructor works with full-time faculty in assessing students and following all course guidelines. Willingness to teach at other campus sites is required. Adjunct instructors may submit preferences for locations and loads. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Teach introductory and advanced classes in Fire Science, Homeland Security, Emergency Management including Fire Officer I & II Curriculum. 2. Develop, coordinate and upgrade curriculum and teaching materials required by state and federal regulations for fire programs. 3. Work closely with other faculty, adjunct and special programs and services within the college to determine placement, curriculum, National Fire Academy FESHE certifications, Office of the State Fire Marshal certifications and support academic staff. 4. Participate in appropriate department meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees as needed. 5. Comply with departmental curriculum, grading standards, attendance policies, textbook choices, and assessments, and other established processes. 6. Attend classes regularly; return college reports, credentials, and other requested documentation in a timely manner; effectively communicate with appropriate staff and chair. 7. Comply with all legal and ethical obligations, including FERPA, ADA, and other regulatory legislations. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials. 8. Commit to furthering the mission, goals, and core values of the college at all times. 9. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Illinois State Fire Marshall Fire Instructor II 2. Five (5) years of experience in the Fire Service or related field. 3. Illinois State Fire Marshall Certification in subject area 4. Documented teaching experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Associate in Applied Science degree preferably in Fire Science or related field 2. Prior community college and/or fire service teaching experience 3. Illinois State Fire Marshall Fire Officer I Certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. Standard classroom equipment and software. 2. Standard fire service activities and must be able to lift 35 pounds WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Classroom, skills lab, and simulation teaching environment. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on-line at http://employment.jjc.edu Application Procedures: "Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu" Application Deadline: August 31, 2018 Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.