Instructor and Program Coordinator of Fire Science

Instructor and Program Coordinator of Fire Science

Salary

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Location

Campus - To be determined by department, MI

Job Type

Faculty Instructor

Job Number

202301322

Department

Dean Health & Public Services

Division

Public Service Institute

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MCCFO

Position Level

N/A

Salary Range

$71,670.60 - $85,683.19 (2026-27 Contract Salary Schedule) Additional earning opportunities available based on course load per the CBA.

Working Hours and/or Working Conditions

HOURS: Hours and organization of work week as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement and based on the needs of the department. WORKING CONDITIONS: Courses include on campus, online, remote, hybrid, and/or flexible learning. Dependent on needs of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Coursework Modality: Knowledge of and demonstrated ability of teaching in various modalities such as on campus, online, remote, hybrid, and flexible learning. Academic Preparedness: A comprehensive, current knowledge of the fire science and Michigan Fire Fighter I and II curriculum, providing the foundation for effective teaching and learning. Comprehensive, current knowledge should be demonstrated by participation in professional associations, professional development, recognition, and research. Assessment: Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to assess learning outcomes. Technological Proficiency: Knowledge of computer-supported, -assisted, or based instruction and the ability to integrate into instructional practice. Curriculum Development: Knowledge of relevant curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to design or revise curricula to maintain relevancy and meet changing needs. Pedagogical Flexibility: Knowledge of or commitment to learn and use a variety of pedagogical tools to enhance learning by students with varying backgrounds and learning styles. Shared Governance: Knowledge of the concepts and practices of academic governance, including employee involvement and individual accountability. Community College Mission: Knowledge of or commitment to learn the unique mission(s) in a comprehensive community college and its place in higher education. (This standard may be waived at the time of hire, but the newly hired teacher will be required to prepare a plan with his/her supervisor that will ensure the achievement of the standard by the end of the probationary period.)

Supervision

HOURS: Hours and organization of work week as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement and based on the needs of the department. WORKING CONDITIONS: Courses include on campus, online, remote, hybrid, and/or flexible learning. Dependent on needs of the department.

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Job Function

Macomb Community College teaching Faculty demonstrate deep subject matter knowledge and provide effective instruction to students using various modalities including, but not limited to, on campus, online, remote, hybrid, and flexible learning. They develop, modify, and ensure currency of curriculum and course syllabi. Faculty are responsive to their students and support their success through timely communication and feedback, assessment of student learning, regular office hours, etc. They are active members of the college community and attend department meetings as required.

Job Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach subject matter as assigned by the department, including Michigan firefighter I and II curriculum in the Fire Academy.
• Develop, update, and refine discipline courses and programs.
• Develop course assessments that will accurately measure achievement of student learning outcomes and participate in assessment of student learning.
• Assess student academic achievement.
• Develop and maintain course materials in the College's Learning Management System (LMS), including, but not limited to, announcements, syllabus, and gradebook.
• Refine curriculum and pedagogy to reflect current evidence-based practices.
• Keep gradebook up to date and submit final grades by published deadlines.
• Engage in recruiting and mentorship of adjunct faculty. Provide feedback on instruction of adjunct faculty as assigned.
• Participate and actively cooperate with the department and Academic and Workforce Education to meet accreditation standards.
• Maintain faculty credentials as required by the College's accrediting agencies.
• Hold office hours per collective bargaining agreement and needs of the department.
• Assist in identifying and facilitating student clinical experiences, if applicable.
• Identify teaching and lab materials for assigned courses, if applicable.
• Actively participate on area and college committees and perform related duties and activities necessary to conduct the work of the area.
• Oversee and ensure ongoing compliance with Fire Science program accreditation standards, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned in compliance with the MCCFO collective bargaining agreement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Coordinator

• Providing students and fire academy cadets with academic guidance on course selection and transfer pathways.
• Proposing new courses; ensuring the continuous enhancement and alignment of curriculum and course syllabi within the Learning Management System.
• Reporting on metrics and overseeing the completion of the Program Review process.
• Identifying and securing essential teaching and laboratory resources to support program learning outcomes and accreditation requirements.
• Initiating and maintaining articulation agreements with universities.
• Actively engaging in community boards and committees to strengthen academic and professional partnerships.
• In collaboration with the Fire Academy Director, is responsible for updating the Fire Academy Outcomes and Objectives within the official course syllabi, to ensure consistency with accreditation requirements as outlined by the Michigan Firefighters Training Division and the Michigan Firefighters Training Council.

Education

• A bachelor's degree or higher in fire science, emergency management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of firefighting related experience.
• • OR
• A bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of 10 years of firefighting related experience.
• State of Michigan Fire Instructor I Certification required. Fire Instructor II Certification preferred.

Macomb Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their eligible dependents including health, dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage, and optional benefits of a health savings and dependent care and/or flexible spending accounts. We also offer full-time employee's options for retirement, deferred compensation plans, life and voluntary insurances, short-term disability, tuition waivers and reimbursement and paid holidays.

To learn more visit our Bargaining Unit Information page

https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html

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Do you have a State of Michigan Fire Instructor I Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in fire science, emergency management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of firefighting related experience. - OR A bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of 10 years of firefighting related experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Macomb Community College

Address 16000 Hall Rd

Clinton Township, Michigan, 48038

Phone 586-445-7885

Website https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/index.html