The Community College of Rhode Island is New England's largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees' values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

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To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI's online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.

· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.

· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.

· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI's vaccination policy here.

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI's Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Professor will hold a faculty appointment and have academic and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Fire Science Department and the Community College of Rhode Island. This individual will demonstrate competence in teaching and development of curriculum as well as practicum competence in the area of Fire Science.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Commitment to CCRI's Mission:

Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.

Student Focus:

Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students.
Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution.
Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling, and remediation.

Instructional and Communication Skills:

Facilitate learning in the classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practicum.
Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork.
Use innovative instructional strategies that support student success and recognize diverse learning styles.
Use technology to enhance instruction and communicate effectively with the campus community.
Apply strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
Participate in interprofessional educational activities.

Accreditation; Curriculum and Program Development:

Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine the content, instructional, and assessment material.
Contribute to the development and revision of the curriculum.
Participate in assuring compliance with NECHE, the National Emergency Management Institute EMI, RI Emergency Management Agency, and national standards.

Departmental & College Support:

Participate in College activities.
Participate in Department activities, including course, committee, and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction and practicum experience; and policy development.
Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs.
Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's Degree in Fire Science, Adult Education or Related Field with Fire Science experience required
1-2 years of Professional Fire Service Experience
Current Certified EMT
The equivalent of 2-4 years in teaching experience or facilitating fire service training.
Current skill and knowledge in the use of information technology and demonstrated experience with integration of computer technology into instruction.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal and counseling skills
Willingness to travel and teach among four campus sites and teach evenings/weekends as required by department needs.

Competencies:

The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following competencies:

Strong communication, organization, interpersonal and counseling skills
Willingness to travel and teach among four campus sites and teach evenings/weekends as required by department needs.
Ph.D. in Fire Science or related field
EMT Instructor Coordinator
5-10 years of Professional Fire Service Experience
5 years of experience in classroom instruction
Experience, by education or employment, with curriculum design and evaluation, as well as student assessment.

Campus Location: Multi-Campus Locations

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by 07/18/2022, 11:59 PM (EST). Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

EEO Statement:

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College's commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

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About Community College of Rhode Island

The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

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