Adjunct Faculty, Fire Science

Job Family FAC - Part-Time Faculty, Credit Classes Grade P1 Salary $54.37 - Base Rate Department Fire Sciences Reports To Department Chairperson Closing Date Posted on an ongoing basis FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date November 12, 2025

Position Overview

The adjunct faculty membe r teaches courses in Fire Science to students pursuing a broad range of Associate in Science degrees.

Courses may be taught in an array of teaching modalities: MDC In-Person, MDC Live (Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment), MDC Online (online delivery) and Blended Classes .

What you will be doing

• Teaches lecture and laboratory sections
• Evaluates and advises students
• Participates in departmental and College affairs
• Develops curricula
• Recruits students
• Serves on committees
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency or Disaster Management, Organizational Leadership or Homeland Security; and Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services; and Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
• OR
• Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science; and Active Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (BFST) certification as a Fire Service Instructor Level III; and Six (6) years of full-time Fire Service work experience in an organized fire department; and One (1) year of teaching experience in fire service or fire prevention.
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include morning, evening and/or weekend assignments
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Preferences

• For best consideration upload your unofficial transcripts along with cover letter and resume. Please redact any personal information; (i.e. date of birth and social security number)
• If submitted application is over 6 months old, you will need to reapply

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu