Fire Science Faculty

Colorado Mountain College

Colorado, US
Base: $79,902.51 - $97,321.19 annual; bonus/equity...
Onsite
Fire fighter 1 academy instruction
Hazardous materials course delivery
Student learning assessment
Colorado Mountain College is seeking a full-time Fire Science Faculty member to teach undergraduate courses leading to certifications and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science. The ideal candidate should have relevant teaching credentials and significant fire service experience, embodying a commitment to student success and community engagement

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses leading to certifications and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.
  • This position serves as a campus Program Lead with curricular oversight and acts as the reporting liaison to the Associate Dean of Public Safety Programs.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, retirement contributions, and potential affordable transitional housing.

Matching Summary

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Colorado Mountain College is seeking a full-time Fire Science Faculty member to teach undergraduate courses leading to certifications and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science. The ideal candidate should have relevant teaching credentials and significant fire service experience, embodying a commitment to student success and community engagement.

Salary

Base: $79,902.51 - $97,321.19 annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, sick time, mental health resources, housing assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fire Fighter 1 Academy instruction
  • Hazardous Materials course delivery
  • Student learning assessment
  • Curricular oversight coordination
  • Experiential partnership development

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual English Spanish abilities
  • Scholarly research activities
  • Peer mentoring experience
  • Grant writing expertise
  • Community engagement focus

Key Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree required
  • 4000 hours paid Fire Department work experience (2000 for Bachelor's)
  • Current Colorado State Fire Instructor certification
  • Colorado State Firefighter 2 or higher certification
  • Colorado State HazMat Operations Certification
  • Resident of the State of Colorado
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

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