Fire Science Technology (FST) and Emergency Management and Planning (EMP) Instructor

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

The FST and EMP instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in courses spanning both Fire Science Technology and Emergency Management and Planning. The successful candidate will teach courses that cover topics such as fire behavior, fire prevention, fire service leadership, and fire investigation, as well as disaster preparedness, incident command, risk assessment, recovery operations, and continuity planning. Courses may be offered via face-to-face, online, hybrid, and other innovative delivery methods. This role requires a dynamic educator who can foster student engagement, support academic achievement, and prepare students for careers in public safety, fire service, and emergency management.

This position reports to the Fire Science Department Program Director/Chair. The Fire Academy is conducted during the work week, with sessions typically scheduled between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Lakewood campus. However, please note that specific days, hours, and location may fluctuate based on the evolving needs of the program.

This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to student engagement, success, and instructional excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to teach daytime, evening, or weekend labs.
• Ability to assess and guide students in practical training scenarios.
• Ability to maintain a professional and supportive relationship with students, faculty, and the community.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in fire science education.
• In-depth knowledge of public operations, fire behavior, suppression tactics, and safety procedures.
• Proficiency in utilizing simulation technology and hands-on training methods.
• Strong commitment to promoting safety and excellence in fire service training.
• Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Fire Science, Fire Protection, Fire Administration, Fire Investigation, Emergency Management, or a closely related field.

Experience: At least 4,000 hours of paid, non-teaching fire service or emergency management related experience within the last seven years; alternatively, recognized fire service certification (e.g., Firefighter II, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Emergency Manager, etc.)

Credentials: Ability to obtain a post-secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential upon offer of employment.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting during lab instruction.
• Exposure to outdoor training environments and fire service equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide verbal instruction in a high-risk and potentially high-stress environment.
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. RRCC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week when classes are in session, and may work up to 28 hours a week, during academic breaks or breaks between terms at the discretion of the college, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need.