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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for online fire science instructor in Kansas is $52,364.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,900.00 and $59,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Online Fire Science Instructor teaches fire science courses in a virtual setting, helping students understand topics like fire behavior, prevention, investigation, and safety protocols. They develop lesson plans, conduct lectures, facilitate discussions, and assess student progress through assignments and exams. Instructors may work for colleges, universities, or fire academies and often have industry experience as firefighters or fire investigators. Strong communication skills and proficiency with online learning platforms are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as an Online Fire Science Instructor, you need extensive knowledge of fire science, emergency response practices, and instructional experience, usually supported by industry certifications and a degree in fire science or a related field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), virtual classroom software, and contemporary fire service technologies is important. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate remote learners set top instructors apart. These abilities ensure delivery of accurate information, effective student engagement, and real-world application of fire science concepts in a virtual environment.

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Online Fire Science Instructors often have flexible schedules, but may be required to be available for live virtual lectures, student discussions, and timely grading of assignments. Many positions are part-time or adjunct, which allows instructors to balance their teaching with other professional or field commitments. However, you should expect to spend time each week preparing course materials, responding to student inquiries, and updating content to reflect current industry standards. Collaboration with department colleagues and participation in curriculum planning meetings may also be part of your routine. This flexibility makes the role ideal for professionals who want to share their expertise while maintaining involvement in the fire service.

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Infographic showing various Online Fire Science Instructor job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 47% Full Time, and 53% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,364 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Fire Science

Kansas City, KS • On-site

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Kansas City Kansas Community Collegeexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Fire Science
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct
Position type: Adjunct Faculty
Department: Fire Science
Reports to: Coordinator of Fire Science
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA004Adjunct
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Primarily Technical Education Center (TEC), however, assignments may include any KCKCC location or sites as designated by the appropriate administrator.
SUMMARY
Serve as an adjunct instructor for classes offered in the Fire Science program.
This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
  • Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
  • Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance, including current grades in course(s) taught.
  • Convene the assigned class in accordance with college policy.
  • Use instructional methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become independent learners with higher-order thinking skills.
  • Organize and explain content using methods appropriate to students with differing abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
  • Assign and provide feedback for out-of-class work; monitor student progress.
  • Perform student and course assessment according to college requirements.
  • Comply with standards, policies, and procedures of KCKCC, Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
  • Comply with the Committee on Accreditation for Fire Science standards and policies, training labs standards and policies, and KCKCC and program standards and policies.
  • Utilizes student-centered and active learning teaching strategies.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
  • Other duties as assigned to advance the program and institutional missions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of best practices in fire science.
  • Knowledge of assessment of student learning in a clinical environment.
  • Knowledge of active learning instructional strategies.
  • Demonstrated skill in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to utilize various equipment and procedures commonly seen in firefighting.
  • Ability to multitask to meet multiple demands.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a multi-cultural population.
  • Ability to operate various computer and audio-visual equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate's degree.
  • Five (5) years (or the equivalent) as a full-time Certified Firefighter with experience in a variety of settings, including Hazmat and EMS.
  • Current IFSAC certifications for Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, Instructor 1
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Experience as a training or classroom instructor.
  • Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
  • Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.
  • Teaching experience in an open-enrollment, urban community college.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.
TO APPLY
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.
  • Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
  • If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
  • Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
  • Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
  • Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
  • Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
  • A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
  • Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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