Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC.

MCC Fire Science Adjunct Instructors are part-time Instructors responsible for instructing entry-level and experienced fire science students in a variety of fire service related topics including, but not limited to: fire behavior, tactics, water supply, and ventilation. 

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach courses as assigned by the College. 
• Available to teach daytime, evening, or weekend classes, as needed
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email if necessary
• Develop syllabus using MCC syllabus template
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Conduct regular assessment of student learning
• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for College purposes in a timely fashion
• Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
• Submit grade reports electronically by the required date
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles in order to satisfy the different learning styles of students
• Utilize computer-based instruction and databases when necessary

• Fire Science Trainers may qualify in one of four ways:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited institution and 2,000 hours of related work experience
  2. Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science or EMS from an accredited institution or State Fire Marshal Certification in related field and 2,000 hours of related work experience; 
  3. Office of the State Fire Marshal Instructor I certification, 10,000 hours of Fire Service experience, or EMT-B Illinois licensure or previous EMT-B or EMT-P licensure, and 2,000 hours of related work experience; 
  4. Certification as an officer through a nationally accredited organization such as ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and 2,000 hours of related work experience 
• Five years Fire Service experience
• Experience teaching Fire Service courses
• Willingness to use educational technology (i.e. course management platform such as Canvas)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, especially regarding contemporary expertise specific to assigned teaching content   
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills