Part-time Faculty, Fire Science - Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Summary of Position Teaches fire science courses on part-time basis. Teaches online classes only as this is a 100% online Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science degree. Teaching opportunities will be based on need each semester and faculty members' qualifications. Teaches courses according to approved syllabi, meets with students as needed, grades all course projects and exams, and enters final grades. Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:

YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments will be remote or at various locations.

Primary Location:

Youngstown Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or

Licensures:

Certified as Fire Officer II and Fire Service Instructor II; and EMT and/or Paramedic certification. Sponsorship and/or

Work Authorization Status:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration OR a master's degree in another field with undergraduate work completed in fire science and ten years of professional experience in a career fire service leadership position OR a bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field and ten years of professional experience at level of captain or above in a career fire service position. Five years of experience teaching Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education courses in an online asynchronous modality; experience working with of state fire service certification standards; experience working with National Fire Protection Association regulations; experience working with of the technical aspects of fire prevention and community risk reduction theory; experience working with all-hazards - all risks response fire service theory; experience working with shared governance and operational practices at a regionally accredited higher education institution; certified as Fire Officer II and Fire Service Instructor II; and EMT and/or Paramedic certification and m ust be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of the National Fire Academy - Executive Fire Officer Program. Master's degree in public administration in addition to required minimum qualifications. Chief Officer experience in a career fire service organization with extensive work experience managing career fire service organizations, including budgeting processes, complex incident command, personnel management, and collective bargaining agreement negotiations and application. Experience working in a fire service-based transport paramedic role. Certifications, training, and/or licensures: Chief Fire Officer, Certified Public Manager, and/or Emergency Medical Services Instructor. Experience working with the BlackBoard or similar learning management system.

Physical Requirements:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.

Sedentary:

work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other Sedentary criteria are met. Supplemental Information Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you have a master's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration OR a master's degree in another field with undergraduate work completed in fire science and ten years of professional experience in a career fire service leadership position OR a bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field and ten years of professional experience at level of captain or above in a career fire service position? Yes No 02 Do you have five years of experience teaching Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education courses in an online asynchronous modality? Yes No 03 Do you have experience working with of state fire service certification standards? Yes No 04 Do you have experience working with National Fire Protection Association regulations? Yes No 05 Do you have experience working with of the technical aspects of fire prevention and community risk reduction theory? Yes No 06 Do you have experience working with all-hazards - all risks response fire service theory? Yes No 07 Are you certified as Fire Officer II and Fire Service Instructor II and do you have either an EMT and/or Paramedic certification? Yes No Required Question