Adjunct Faculty: Fire Protection and Safety
- North Shore Community College
- Danvers, MA 01923, USA
- Mar 19, 2026
Job Description
Adjunct Faculty: Fire Protection and Safety Location: Danvers, MA Category: Adjunct Posted On: Wed Mar 11 2026 Job Description:
Adjunct Faculty: Fire Protection and Safety
Division of Human Services and Emergency Response
Work Schedule: Consistent with MCCC contract MCCC unit position
SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Fire Protection and Safety Technology program is seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach Fire Science courses beginning with the Fall 2026 semester. The instructor will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with program outcomes, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) standards, industry standards, and current professional practices in the fire service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach one or more sections of Fire Science courses.
- Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.
- Available to teach courses in a variety of modalities including online, hybrid, and face-to-face.
- Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding of the subject matter.
- Monitor email communications from students and the college, and respond in a timely manner.
- Contact Division Dean, Advising Staff, or Program Coordinator as necessary regarding student issues.
- Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student alerts, and other administrative documentation.
- Complete all necessary training regarding the development of online courses.
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in the subject area or a closely related field.
- Fire Instructor I certification.
- Fire and Life Safety Educator certification preferred.
- A minimum of ten years of direct fire service experience as a sworn member of a fire department. Experience serving as a company officer, chief officer, fire prevention officer, fire investigator, safety officer, and/or training officer preferred.
- Prior teaching or training experience in subjects related to fire science and fire department operations.
- Experience teaching online/hybrid and/or embedding the use of technology into curriculum preferred.
- Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:
START DATE: Fall 2026 Semester
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu
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