Adjunct Instructor - Wildland Fire
Fox Valley Technical CollegeAbout the role
Job Category
Adjunct FacultyFVTC Worksite
Appleton Main Campus, Public Safety Training Center (PSTC)Hours Per Week
8.75Note to internal applicants: Do not apply via this portal. Login to your Workday Account and Find Internal Career Opportunities through the Internal Portal.
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Job Description Summary
Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the on-going development of instructional strategies that promote student success.Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Employ learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line course delivery.
- Assessment – Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to course success and learning and implement improvement strategies based on the evidence.
- Classroom Management – Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation.
- Team Participation – Support the college by engaging with the department, as well as staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
- Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
- Student Success & Support – Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
- Professional Development – Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, and current employment in the field. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.
- Curriculum Development – If needed, develop curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on the level of required documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
Associate degree or the degree/licensure level at which the adjunct instructor is teaching at minimum (Bachelor’s degree in related and appropriate field preferred).
Minimum of at least 4,000 hours occupational experience in a target job for the program being taught within the last five years.
Five or more years of experience in Wildland, Prescribed fire or combination of both required.
Must meet NWCG Instructor Qualifications as a Lead or Unit Instructor, dependent on the class offered, i.e. minimum FF1 qualified as a unit instructor for S130/S190/L180 is required.
Teaching or training experience is preferred.
Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.
Upon hire, must maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License.
- Subject to FVTC's Motor Vehicle Records Check.
- Must meet NWCG instructor qualifications for course of hire required.
- Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
- Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
- Monitor student graduat
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