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Job Title
Adjunct Instructor – Fire Science

Reports To and Evaluated by
Associate Dean of Instruction

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in Fire Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Administration or related field with 5 years or more fire experience and FF2 or Basic Firefighter certification or comparable* Instructor 1 certification or comparable*. *(Retired Fire Service personnel who may not have these certifications may still be accepted as instructors). Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

The required qualifications with a Lieutenant on fire department or of higher rank, Fire Officer 1& 2 Certification**

Job Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach classes in his/her field of expertise to a diverse student population. This course will be offered during the evening. The responsibilities and duties may change as the needs of the college arise.

Specific Job Duties

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.

Salary Range
Per CBA

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Posting Number
ADJ00133PU

Desired Start Date
09/26/2022

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
09/09/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Morton College is dedicated to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best diverse talent to join our team. Minorities, women, individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for employment opportunities.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
    • Morton "careers" website
    • Internal posting
    • Monster
    • Careerbuilder
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed jobs
    • HACU
    • newspaper/trade journal
    • LinkedIn
  2. * Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Letters of Recommendation
  3. Specialized Certifications


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