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Part-Time Faculty

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is an innovative leading-edge college dedicated to student success. Part-Time faculty are an integral part of the College's staff, helping us provide all learners with the highest quality learning opportunities when, where and how they want it.

Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time faculty opportunities. NWTC will keep your application in our files as a POTENTIAL candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering instruction and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Utilize engaging instructional strategies and methodologies which foster student success both in and outside of the classroom.
• Maintain accurate student records and communication.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of their learning and career goals. This includes being accessible to students outside of scheduled classroom time.
• Provide educational leadership and work effectively with faculty, administration, and campus support staff.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required by other agencies to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Comply with College policies and practices related to instruction, assessment, and delivery.
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be discussed as needs arise.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers didactic/lecture and practical skills training in the core content of the Wisconsin-approved Fire Medic AAS degree, Fire Protection Technician AAS degree and Fire Science Technical Diploma programs at NWTC.
• Delivers didactic/lecture and practical skills training in all other Wisconsin-aligned fire-related courses.
• Coordinates all aspects of the Fire Science Technical Diploma program and other fire-related training.
• Develops fire-related training utilizing fire-specific resources provided by NWTC including but not limited to fire apparatus/pumper, the NWTC Burn Tower and other firefighting appliances/equipment.
• Instructs in the following fire-related topic areas: fire apparatus driver/operator, firefighting principles, fire protection hydraulics, principles of emergency services, hazardous materials, fire department management, fire detection/suppression systems, fire inspection, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning.
• Coordinates/supports all members of the NWTC fire adjunct faculty in the delivery of fire-related training.
• Works closely with local fire departments to coordinate all aspects of the fire internship program.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Associate degree in an appropriate field (Fire Protection, Fire Science, Fire Suppression, Fire Technology, or other fire-related educational background) and three (3) years of experience in professional firefighting or fire ground operations.
• At a minimum, occupational experience has to have occurred at least 1 year within the last 5 years.
• Certification in Emergency Services Instructor I is required, Emergency Services Instructor II preferred.
• Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Driver Operator Pumper, Fire Officer 1 certifications required.
• Class B CDL required. Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including evening and weekend hours.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be insurable under the districts standard insurance policy terms.
• Employment is conditional on the completion of a background check and drug test with acceptable results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience with adult learners is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Student Success: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values: Demonstrate behaviors and action that support the College's values
• Collaboration: Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all, and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility: Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events. In addition, must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery. May be required to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, controls, and/or heavy equipment and machinery. Capability to push, pull, and/or maneuver equipment as needed.
• PPE: To wear and work in personnel protective equipment as needed.
• Heavy Lifting: Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Visual and Auditory: Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.