Adjunct - Fire Science

Job Description

The Adjunct Instructor provides training for students enrolled in the curriculum of the Fire Science Program as prescribed by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and the New Jersey Administrative Code.

1. Provides instruction and training in classroom lectures. Prepares and distributes course outlines/syllabi to students.
2. Maintains academic progress and attendance rosters as assigned.
3. Participates in workshops and trainings.
4. Serves on Campus committees as needed.
5. Assists in the development and delivery of material and instructional lesson plans.
6. Identifies students requiring assistance and recommends improvements as needed.
7. Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
8. Possess well-developed communication skills (Verbal and Written).
9. Possess an aptitude for teaching and interest in working with students.
10. Ability to positively interact with staff, students, and faculty.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver’s license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Engineering, Hazardous Materials, Public Safety, or a closely related field. The degree must be from a regionally accredited institution. Fire Instructor 1 or the ability to achieve Fire Instructor 1 within 6 months.

Essential Skills: Humility, Organized, Detail-oriented, Follow-up/through, Communication.

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter and cv/resume to HRresume@sussex.edu.  Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.