Reporting directly to the Fire Science Coordinator, the Adjunct Faculty shall teach Fire Science and Hazardous Materials courses on a per course basis:
 
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Provide technical guidance in the performance of specific tasks in Fire Science and Hazardous Materials courses.
• Observe and document student performance of tasks.
• Ensure safety practices are followed by students.
• Follow required pollution prevention procedures in the handling of chemicals and waste products.
• Develop course outlines and tests to measure student progress.
• Enforcing all rules and regulations, per the college’s guidelines and other enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC.
• Being responsible for the transportation of students and equipment during field trips per the College’s policies and guidelines.
• Responsible for proper documentation of grades, withdraws, and roster.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Fire Science.

 
CONSULTING TASKS:

• May consult with Fire Science faculty and students.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Must know and be able to teach proper and correct techniques in Firefighting.
• Must have the ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities.
• Must understand the philosophy of the urban, open-door community college.
• Applicant must be  able to lift 100 lbs on a regular basis
• Applicant must be willing to work afternoons and evenings.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
 

• Must have 5-10 years of experience as a Firefighter/ Hazardous Materials Certified performing the varied duties in the site environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required. (Masters preferred.)
• Certification in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Hazardous Materials Operations required.
• Certification in Emergency Medical Technician Required.
• Applicant must be competent in donning and doffing of SCBA/PPE.
• Applicant must be competent in ladder safety.
• Applicant must have excellent working knowledge of fire ground operations and ICS.

 
Please note:  IF A POSITION REQUIRES A DEGREE, PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION.  OTHER ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS COVER LETTER OR RESUME CAN ALSO BE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.
 
SALARY:           $742.00 per credit hour
    
APPLY BY:         Open until filled
   
PLEASE COMPLETE A KCKCC APPLICATION, WHICH MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.KCKCC.EDU UNDER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
 
IF A POSITION REQUIRES A DEGREE, PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS/AND OR/ DEGREE CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION. OTHER ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS COVER LETTER OR RESUME CAN ALSO BE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.


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