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Salary:

$35.00

Hourly Job Number:

01504

Department:

Continuing Education -

Main Campus Transitional and Career Studies Opening Date:

12/16/2025 General Function The Fire & Rescue Training Coordinator/Instructor (Part-time) is responsible for providing instruction and coordination of the College's fire and rescue training programs following NCCCS and OSFM standards. This position will report directly to the Dean of Workforce Development. This position will remain open until filled. Qualifications NC Fire Instructor I Qualification is required; NC Fire Instructor II Qualification is preferred Associate's degree from an institutionally accredited college or university in fire protection technology or a related field is preferred Three to five years of experience in fire protection service is required; experience in fire training is preferred One to three years of experience in developing educational programs for adult learners is preferred

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment Some outdoor instruction may be required based on the course being taught Based on the course being taught, work environments may include live burn situations or other potentially dangerous working conditions; the ability to work with proper safety equipment is required in these situations Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 150 pounds Infrequently bending and twisting at the waist Evening and weekend work hours Frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, mouse, and telephone Infrequently traveling between buildings on campus, between campuses, and to off-campus sites Essential Functions and Responsibilities The duties of the Fire & Rescue Training Coordinator/Instructor (Part-time) include, but are not limited to: Perform personnel management functions, including recruiting, interviewing, and recommending the appointment of instructional staff (adjunct faculty) to the Dean of Workforce Development Provide appropriate adjunct faculty orientation and submit all hiring documents and verification of credentials for all adjunct faculty Assist adjunct faculty in course planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management Prepare a master schedule of course offerings each semester that meets the needs of the program area, the students, and the community Assign teaching schedules for adjunct faculty Supervise and evaluate adjunct faculty and the operation of all courses, including class visitations in accordance with policy Identify and recommend professional development needs of the adjunct faculty Resolve student grievances with instructors when justified Facilitate the communication of division and/or college information to adjunct faculty via meetings, emails, etc., as needed Facilitate the selection and ordering of textbooks Manage any conflict within program areas, striving to find an amicable resolution Review, evaluate, and assess programs and courses periodically Ensure each program and/or course is in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards as stipulated by the North Carolina Community College System and the NC Office of the State Fire Marshal Coordinate the requisition of resources and services, including equipment, supplies, facilities, and other materials required for the effective delivery of instruction Develop and distribute a course outline according to established procedures, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluative criteria Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required documents in a timely, efficient manner, meeting all deadlines, assuring accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data Participate in divisional and instructional meetings and other announced activities of the College Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all departments and divisions of the College Fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as meet the needs of the department, division, and College Notice of Nondiscrimination Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.