Part Time Fire Science Instructor

Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor - Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Requisition Number 2019098F Position Title Part Time Fire Science Instructor Salary Range Per Faculty Salary Schedule DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/17/2020 Campus Bryan, Distance Education, RELLIS Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours
Objective

To assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process.

Essential Duties

Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules (morning, afternoon, evening and on-line) to accommodate diverse student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of College as assigned by designated supervisor
• Demonstrates a sensitivity toward and respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population, colleagues and service area
• Aids in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students
• Actively pursues and participates in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning
• Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks for departmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions for textbooks
• Prepares assignments
• May compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments
• Designs and maintains an active classroom and virtual environment for effective student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records
• Evaluates student performance and learning
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in Blinn College’s commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Participates in Blinn College’s institutional effectiveness program including the preparation and evaluations of Student Outcomes.
• Accepts and participates in the necessary training to offer courses via varied delivery methods such as distance learning
• Accepts and participates in the service mission of the college
• Attends the workplace regularly per faculty handbook
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Blinn College.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Associate Degree
Three (3) years of experience of the field of fire science
Current Fire Instructor I Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Certified Firefighter Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Preferred Experience and Training

Bachelor Degree

Current Firefighter and Fire Instructor II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Required Degree, License or Certifications

Associate Degree
Current Fire Instructor I Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Current Firefighter certification form the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Special Notes To Applicants

Recruiting for part-time instructor with experience in one or more of the following areas: Fire Science and or Health and Safety.

Credentials

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL -X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf

Quick Link http://employment.blinn.edu/postings/8453 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of related work experience do you have?
   • None
   • 1-2 years
   • 2 -3 years
   • 3 - 4 years
   • 5 + years
2. * Do you have a current Fire Instructor II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have an Associate's degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Advertisement (specify in next question below)
   • Blinn employment site
   • Word of Mouth
   • Internet Site (specify in next question below)
   • Indeed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC
   • TACC
   • Other (specify in next question below)
5. * If in the previous question you selected 'Advertisement', 'Internet Site', or 'Other', please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Are you claiming Veteran's employment preference? (See website for definition: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf)
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Are you an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD1300 in the optional documents.
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you a veteran’s surviving spouse who has not remarried? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD1300 in the optional documents.
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Are you a veteran? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD214 in the optional documents.
   • Yes
   • No
10. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, would you need an H-1B visa or any visa sponsorship? If yes, please give details.
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    
11. * Will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
    • No
    • Yes

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Unofficial Other Transcripts 1
3. Other Document 1
4. License

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Other Document 2
3. DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
4. DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)