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Lecturer Position

Adjunct Fire & Rescue Instructor - WDCE Ashe

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$28.27

About the role

Adjunct Fire & Rescue Instructor - WDCE Ashe Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).

If you have questions about the position, please contact Rusy Zachary, Coordinator of Fire/Rescue/EMS of Ashe Campus, at [email protected] or (336)846-3900, ext. 3114.

Note:It is important that you check the email address you listed on your application. Updates for this position will be sent via email.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Fire & Rescue Instructor - WDCE Ashe

Job Description The Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for the proper instruction of the material to be presented. The Instructor will be responsible for monitoring the classroom and off-site locations of didactic delivery to the students. The Instructor will ensure proper behavior of all students to ensure an adequate learning environment. The Instructor will instruct safely and not allow unnecessary, dangerous, or unsafe activity. Full Time or Part Time Part Time Essential Duties Summary

  • Teach Fire & Rescue courses in accordance with NCOSFM and college standards
  • Prepare and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction
  • Maintain accurate student records and ensure a safe learning environment
  • This is a part-time, as-needed position Required Qualifications

  • Current NC Firefighter certification and/or relevant rescue certifications
  • Current CPR certification through the American Heart.
  • Field experience in fire/rescue or emergency services
  • Ability to teach evenings and/or weekends as needed
  • Preferred Qualifications It is preferred but not required for non-certification classes, that the Instructor Candidate be a Qualified Instructor by the Standards set forth by the NC Office of the State Fire Marshall (NC OSFM). For all Qualification classes, The Instructor Candidate MUST meet the outlined requirements from the NC OSFM.

    NCOEMS instructor, American Heart Instructor or be working towards obtaining instructor certification from one of the above agencies. Physical Demands Instruction may occur in classrooms, training facilities, and outdoor training areas. The environment may include exposure to noise, weather conditions, and physical exertion consistent with fire and rescue training activities.

    Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate. Medium work: Requires the ability to operate a variety of types of office, instructional, and equipment. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, reach, crouch, kneel, reach, or grasp for an extended period of time.

    Mental Application : Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem- solving skills are important.

  • Stand, walk, and move for extended periods during classroom and practical training sessions
  • Demonstrate fire, rescue, and emergency response techniques, including lifting, carrying, dragging, and maneuvering equipment and training props
  • Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more during training demonstrations
  • Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach in training environments
  • Use hands and arms to operate tools, equipment, and training devices
  • Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to heat, cold, wet conditions, smoke, and other elements consistent with fire and rescue training scenarios
  • Possess adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities to instruct students, observe performance, and maintain safety
  • Salary Grade Salary $28.27 per/hour for Associate's Degree or below, $28.49 for Bachelor's Degree, $29.90 for Master's Degree

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number 10306P

    Open Date 01/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Desired Start Date Review Start Date Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four professional references, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required).

    If you have questions about the position, please contact Rusy Zachary, Coordinator of Fire/Rescue/EMS of Ashe Campus, at [email protected] or (336)846-3900, ext. 3114.

    Note:It is important that you check the email address you listed on your application. Updates for this position will be sent via email.

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  • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Wilkes Community College Website
  • North Carolina Community College Website
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  • Documents Needed To Apply

    Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Optional Documents

  • Certification
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Letter of Recommendation #1
  • Letter of Recommendation #2
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