Position Summary

The Skagit Valley College Fire Protection Technology (Fire Sciences) program is currently looking for part-time, associate faculty to teach a variety of courses within the program.  Instruction involves areas of study in fire suppression, hazardous materials, pumping operations, tactics and strategy, fire chemistry, building construction, and supervisory skills.  The positions will assist the department in implementing curriculum, the development of syllabi, and identification of course outcomes.  Instructors will be expected to teach students through classroom and hands on instruction.  Continual assessment, monitoring, and documenting of student performances will be expected.  Associate faculty will work under the direction of the department chair (Chief of the program) and report to the Executive Dean of Instruction.

Current and future positions will require on-site instruction, online instruction through CANVAS, field training (on and off grounds) while preparing students to enter the field of fire suppression, investigation, and leadership.  All classes are located at the SVC Mount Vernon Campus.

This is a workforce program that is focused on the education and preparation for students to enter the field as a member of the fire services.  Proper preparation for certification testing and hands on skills execution is essential.  Faculty is expected to bring a positive attitude with an emphasis on mentoring students towards success in the degree program.

SVC is nationally known for a strong commitment to student success.   We are looking for faculty who show exceptional classroom skills and who challenge students through innovative inclusive pedagogy and teaching strategies.  Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

Skagit Valley College adheres to a set of guiding principles: 

Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion

Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-site classroom based instruction using a variety of methods and materials;
• Online instruction, assignments, and monitoring of student activity through CANVAS;
• Hands on instruction utilizing a variety of props and tools commonly used within the fire service;
• Delivering of instruction that is consistent with regional practices and IFSAC/NFPA standards;
• Use of inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom;
• Demonstrate multicultural understanding and foster equity;
• Collaborate with faculty from other fields to develop and to provide integrative learning experiences;
• Advise and provide students with guidance and resources for continued success;
• Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects diversity of student experience.