Fire Academy Instructor

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    Salary: $27.00 - $34.00 Hourly
    Location : Auburn Hills Campus
    Job Type: Part-Time Hourly
    Job Number: 202300102
    Division: Fire Fighter Technology
    Opening Date: 01/01/2025
    Closing Date: Continuous

    Summary of Purpose
    Oakland Community College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with instructional skills to join our team of faculty and administrators to provide high quality programs to our district, community, and most importantly, our students. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time, and/or on call and may be immediate or as needed. This posting is not for a specific assignment or a full-time position.

    Applications to the pool are accepted continuously. When the department has an immediate need, applications will be reviewed, and candidates contacted. Examples of desired skills for instruction include: Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council (MFFTC) Certified Instructor I or II (and/or III if /when adopted through the MFFTC).

    Applications will remain on file for up to one year. The pool will be closed and reopened each academic year in the fall. Individuals who seek to remain in the pool must reapply each new academic year.

    Typical Duties

    • Provides lesson plans, objectives, and identified outcomes for the learning modules tied to MFFTC Basic Fire Training Curriculum.
    • Teaches, instructs, and coaches students in basic fire training, related topics, and skills.
    • Monitors students' performance to make suggestions/corrections for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and MFFTC state certification standards.
    • Works individually and with other instructors to review and evaluate individual students and their progress.
    • Maintains accurate and complete student records as required.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Knowledge and Skills Required
    • Ability to effectively present, teach, and coach basic fire training curriculum at the basic fire academy level.
    • Ability to effectively present, teach, and coach students in the advanced fire training curriculums.
    • Ability to teach pre-service candidates as well as paid, paid-on-call, volunteer, and public safety officer/fire fighters in the advanced programs.
    • Must function well in an adult learning environment.
    Minimum Education and Experience
    • Minimum of five years' experience as a Michigan certified Fire Fighter I and II.
    • Must be a Michigan certified Instructor I, II, or III
    • Must have curriculum subject area knowledge/personal experience (This can be through years of service, specialized training, educational opportunities, etc.)
    • Must meet and maintain all MFFTC instructor requirements and standards.

    We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

    OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

    See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
    Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
    Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

    Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

    Medical
    • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
      • Free preventive services on every plan
      • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
    • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
    • There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage
    Dental
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
    Vision
    • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    • Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available
    Life Insurance
    • TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions
    Disability
    • 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    Retirement
    • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
    • The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS
    Voluntary Retirement Accounts
    • Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
    Voluntary Benefits
    • Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November
    Tuition
    • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
    • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program
    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

    Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

    Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

    Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

    Medical
    • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
      • Free preventive services on every plan
      • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
    • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
    Dental
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings
    Vision
    • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers
    Life Insurance
    • Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000
    Retirement
    • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
    Voluntary Retirement Accounts
    • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
    Tuition
    • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
    • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program


    Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*

    Retirement
    • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
    Voluntary Retirement Accounts
    • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
    Tuition
    • OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
    *Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

    Contact Information:
  • Job Description

    Salary: $27.00 - $34.00 Hourly
    Location : Auburn Hills Campus
    Job Type: Part-Time Hourly
    Job Number: 202300102
    Division: Fire Fighter Technology
    Opening Date: 01/01/2025
    Closing Date: Continuous

    Summary of Purpose
    Oakland Community College is seeking a pool of qualified candidates with instructional skills to join our team of faculty and administrators to provide high quality programs to our district, community, and most importantly, our students. Teaching assignments may be temporary, part-time, and/or on call and may be immediate or as needed. This posting is not for a specific assignment or a full-time position.

    Applications to the pool are accepted continuously. When the department has an immediate need, applications will be reviewed, and candidates contacted. Examples of desired skills for instruction include: Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council (MFFTC) Certified Instructor I or II (and/or III if /when adopted through the MFFTC).

    Applications will remain on file for up to one year. The pool will be closed and reopened each academic year in the fall. Individuals who seek to remain in the pool must reapply each new academic year.

    Typical Duties

    • Provides lesson plans, objectives, and identified outcomes for the learning modules tied to MFFTC Basic Fire Training Curriculum.
    • Teaches, instructs, and coaches students in basic fire training, related topics, and skills.
    • Monitors students' performance to make suggestions/corrections for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and MFFTC state certification standards.
    • Works individually and with other instructors to review and evaluate individual students and their progress.
    • Maintains accurate and complete student records as required.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Knowledge and Skills Required
    • Ability to effectively present, teach, and coach basic fire training curriculum at the basic fire academy level.
    • Ability to effectively present, teach, and coach students in the advanced fire training curriculums.
    • Ability to teach pre-service candidates as well as paid, paid-on-call, volunteer, and public safety officer/fire fighters in the advanced programs.
    • Must function well in an adult learning environment.
    Minimum Education and Experience
    • Minimum of five years' experience as a Michigan certified Fire Fighter I and II.
    • Must be a Michigan certified Instructor I, II, or III
    • Must have curriculum subject area knowledge/personal experience (This can be through years of service, specialized training, educational opportunities, etc.)
    • Must meet and maintain all MFFTC instructor requirements and standards.

    We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

    OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

    See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time
    Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:
    Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

    Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

    Medical
    • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
      • Free preventive services on every plan
      • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
    • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
    • There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage
    Dental
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
    Vision
    • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions
    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    • Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available
    Life Insurance
    • TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions
    Disability
    • 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
    Retirement
    • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
    • The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS
    Voluntary Retirement Accounts
    • Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
    Voluntary Benefits
    • Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November
    Tuition
    • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
    • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program
    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

    Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

    Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

    Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

    Medical
    • Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
      • Free preventive services on every plan
      • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans
    • BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups
    Dental
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings
    Vision
    • NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers
    Life Insurance
    • Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000
    Retirement
    • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
    Voluntary Retirement Accounts
    • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
    Tuition
    • OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
    • Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program


    Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*

    Retirement
    • College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
    Voluntary Retirement Accounts
    • Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA
    Tuition
    • OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
    *Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

    Contact Information:
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