Part-Time Fire Suppression Practicum Instructor

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time instructors for Fire Suppression Practicum in the Fire Science program. Instructors are hired on an as-needed basis. Applications will be placed in a pool for review as part-time teaching assignmentsbecome available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

A practicum instructor facilitates practicum learning sessions and reports to the Fire Science Program Coordinator with respect to working with fire department leadership to establish session objectives; overseeing safety and instructional guidelines of the program; maintaining program tools, facilities and equipment; taking and reporting inventory of materials, and maintaining all practicum session records in accordance with college and program guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Member of the fire service with a minimum of three (3) years professional experience and qualified in

educational methodologies.

1. Credentialed in firefighting, rescue operations and fire service instruction by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards and Education, or International Fire Science Accreditation Congress, or suitable equivalent.
2. Qualified through education and/or experience to assure proficiency in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Supervision of practical firefighting skills courses
• General equipment, facilities and grounds maintenance
• Instructional methodologies
• Fire ground safety practices
• Information technology

1. Minimally certified at the following levels:

• NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter I & II
• NFPA 472 or NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
• NFPA 1006 Vehicle Rescue Technician I & II
• NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I

1. Able to travel as needed
2. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS

Salary varies based on educational level and number of units taught. Starting rates for the current Academic Year can be viewed on SWIC's Employment page .

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information.

• Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan
• Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Responsibilities are district wide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed as assignments become available.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials i.e., transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted. Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account.

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