Adjunct Instructor - Wildland Fire

Job Overview

Adjunct Instructor – Wildland Fire (Fox Valley Technical College)

Worksite:
Appleton Main Campus, Public Safety Training Center (PSTC)

Hours per week: 8.75

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success.

• Learning Facilitation – foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Employ learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in‑person, virtual, and online course delivery.
• Assessment – assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to course success and learning and implement improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Classroom Management – maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation – support the college by engaging with the department, staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement – build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support – serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Professional Development – continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, and current employment in the field. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Curriculum Development – if needed, develop curriculum and instructional materials that are competency‑based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on the level of required documentation.

• Associate degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4,000 hours occupational experience in a target job for the program taught within the last five years.
• Five or more years of experience in Wildland, Prescribed fire or a combination of both.
• Must meet NWCG Instructor Qualifications as a Lead or Unit Instructor, dependent on the class offered (minimum FF1 qualified as a unit instructor for S130/S190/L180).
• Teaching or training experience is preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.
• Upon hire, must maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to FVTC’s Motor Vehicle Records Check.
• Must meet NWCG instructor qualifications for the course of hire.
• Proficiency utilizing the learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Monitor student graduation requirements.
• Serve as an “ambassador for agriculture” in a variety of community activities.
• Prepare and submit required reports.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted; information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining applicant suitability and competence.

• Standing and walking for extended periods; moving between classrooms, labs,…