Human Resources

Adjunct Professor - Municipal Fire Protection

  • 493845
  • Oklahoma City
  • OKLAHOMA CITY (OKC)
  • Adjunct/Temp Faculty
  • Associate's degree
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Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Joe Bennett, joebe@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

As assigned by supervisor.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community. To serve as an instructor for the Municipal Fire Protection degree program. Continuous assignment based on program need and funding availability.

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
  2. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
  3. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
  4. Completes all mandatory training.
  5. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
  6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's

    Associate degree in related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

  • Minimum three years with a fire department.

  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
    • Knowledge in fire department operations, management, and leadership functions.
    • Ability to update curriculum to meet changing trends in the fire service.
    • Ability to present material in the traditional or online classroom environment.
    • Ability to conduct formative and summative assessment of student learning.
    • Ability to create and maintain a positive learning environment, displaying and requiring professionalism in all classroom activities.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with fire department representatives on meeting program goals and learning outcomes.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
    • High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
    • Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
    • Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's

 

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Fire Instructor I & II, Executive Fire Officer, Fire Officer designation.

 

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Previous teaching or training officer experience.

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.