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Fire ScienceResidential Faculty

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), remote work
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Nov 26, 2025


Fire ScienceResidential Faculty

Job ID: 322118
Location: Paradise Valley Community Coll
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$51,774.00 - $99,673.00/annually, DOE

Grade

001

Work Schedule

30 Hours per Week

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is a dynamic and student-centered institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. As part of the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college systems in the nation, PVCC is committed to transforming lives through learning, service, and leadership. The college offers more than 125 degree and certificate programs, including 37 associate degrees and 46 certificate options available, and more than 150 academic pathways organized by Fields of Interest to help students align their educational journey with career goals. These programs empower students to transfer to four-year universities, enter the workforce, or pursue lifelong learning. In addition to associate-level offerings, PVCC now offers two bachelor's degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Special Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. The college supports strong transfer partnerships with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, and Grand Canyon University, providing students with seamless transfer pathways toward completing a four-year degree. PVCC's Honors Program offers a rigorous academic experience for high-achieving students seeking greater intellectual engagement and leadership development. Among the college's most popular programs are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, EMT/Paramedic, Business Administration, and the Arts- reflecting a diverse student body with varied academic and professional interests.

PVCC fosters a vibrant and inclusive campus culture that supports the whole student. A robust network of student services includes academic and career counseling, tutoring, disability resources, veteran services, and dedicated support for first-generation college students. The college encourages student involvement through intercollegiate athletics-competing in 12 NJCAA sports programs as the proud home of the Pumas-as well as a variety of clubs, activities, and leadership opportunities. Campus amenities include a modern library, Center for the Performing Arts, fitness center, and on-site cafe, all of which contribute to a welcoming and engaging environment. PVCC also prioritizes early college access through initiatives like Dual Enrollment, enabling high school students to earn college credit or even an associate degree before graduation. PVCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), with its accreditation most recently reaffirmed in 2024. The college maintains an open admissions policy, ensuring broad access to quality higher education.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

* Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

* Paid Time Off: Sick Leave, and Personal Time

* 20 Paid Observed Holidays

* Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

* Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

* Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)

* Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

* Annual Professional Development Funding

* Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

* District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars

* Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter

* Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

* Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings

* Pre-Retirement Planning Events

* Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

This position is scheduled to begin August 2026. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced faculty member to lead and instruct in our Fire Science program, serving as both a full-time instructor and the Program Director for the college's Fire Science Program and the Phoenix Fire Academy. This position plays a crucial role in educating students from diverse backgrounds in a comprehensive range of emergency medical education and fire science courses. The faculty member will be responsible for delivering instruction in areas such as fire services, fire behavior, fire safety, fire apparatus, fire command, tactics and strategies, ventilation, hydraulics, ladder operations, extrication, wildland firefighting, technical rescue (TRT), hazardous materials (Hazmat), and fitness and conditioning. Additionally, this role includes collaboration with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic departments to enhance interdisciplinary training and assist in primary instruction as needed.

As a Program Director, the faculty member will provide leadership in the supervision and oversight of students, staff, and faculty within the Fire Science program and Phoenix Fire Academy. This includes fostering partnerships with local agencies and emergency service organizations to ensure the highest-quality educational experience. The role also involves program expansion, course
development, and maintaining accreditation standards to uphold excellence in fire science education.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator and leader to shape the future of fire science training and emergency medical education.

Essential Functions

Instruction & Student Engagement: Supervises and instructs a diverse population of students, including those enrolled at the Phoenix Fire Academy, certificate and degree programs, and possible future high school bridge programs. Provides instruction across various learning environments, including classroom, lab, clinical, and field internship settings, as well as online, hybrid, accelerated, and other alternative schedules and formats. Employs learning-centered strategies to engage students and promote student success, retention, and achievement.

Innovative Teaching & Curriculum Development: Develops instructional materials, curricula, and course content, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices. Prepares written syllabi, course outlines, and assessment tools, evaluates student progress, and maintains scholastic records. Incorporates instructional technology and alternative delivery methods to enhance student learning experiences. Actively participates in the Fire Science Instructional Council.

Faculty & Program Oversight: Hires, supervises, and evaluates adjunct faculty, skills instructors, and staff. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards by tracking and monitoring student performance, certifications, and program requirements. Actively participates in division and college-wide assessment and program review processes, using data-driven insights to improve instruction and student learning outcomes.

Student Support & Advising: Maintains regular office hours to assist, tutor, and advise students in academic, professional, and personal development. Engages with students outside the classroom through instructional activities, clubs, and interdisciplinary STEAM initiatives. Supports student participation in experiential learning opportunities.

Industry & Community Collaboration: Establishes and strengthens relationships with business, industry, and community partners to enhance workforce readiness and professional pathways for students. Develops articulation agreements with high schools and universities to promote seamless transfer pathways. Fosters interprofessional relationships with allied healthcare programs and emergency medical services to support interdisciplinary education and training.

Professional Development & Institutional Engagement: Stays current with emerging trends, research, and best practices in fire science, emergency medical services, and mobile integrated healthcare through participation in conferences, workshops, and continuing education programs. Engages in college and district activities, including department meetings, committees, councils, and institutional initiatives. Demonstrates intercultural competence in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications

The Occupational Teaching Fields require the following from an accredited college or university:

1. A master's degree in the teaching field, or a master's in any teaching field with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field, OR
2. A bachelor's degree plus three years of work experience in the field to be taught, OR an associate's degree or 64 semester hours and five years of work experience in the field to be taught,
OR five years of work experience in the field to be taught

Desired Qualifications

A. Master's degree or higher earned from an accredited institution.
B. Recent experience teaching fire science (FSC) courses, emergency medical technology (EMT), and advanced emergency medical technology (Paramedicine) courses; community college
preferred.
C. Current American Heart Association (AHA) instructor; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
D. Current National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) instructor; Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) preferred.
E. Recent experience as a firefighter paramedic in the clinical and/or prehospital setting.
F. Evidence working with faculty, staff, and/or students, representing a wide range backgrounds.
G. Current Fire Instructor I and Fire Instructor II certifications.

Special Working Conditions
  • Requires possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd
  • MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
  • Will be required to travel or be assigned to all Maricopa Community College District (MCCCD) locations, as well as various clinical and field internship sites.
  • May require travel or work at the Black Mountain campus
  • Will require on campus work with possible remote work in accordance with Maricopa policy
  • May require numerous evenings or weekends
  • Must hold a current National Registry of EMTs certification as a Paramedic and/or an Arizona Department of Health Services (AzDHS) Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System (BEMSTS) certification as a Paramedic and/or an active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Must comply with Maricopa Community Colleges Allied Health Policies, including requirements for immunizations, drug screening, background checks, physical examinations, and possession of a valid DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, as well as any additional requirements necessary for student preceptorship in clinical and field internship settings.
  • May be exposed to potentially contagious and infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and carcinogens in clinical and field environments.
  • Must have availability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating shifts for days, nights, and weekends, as required to meet the needs of students, the college, the district, and the program.
  • Work assignments may extend beyond standard academic semesters and hours.
  • May be required to teach in various modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for prolonged periods.
  • May be required to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be capable of wearing full turnout gear with a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for extended periods in various weather and atmospheric conditions.
  • Must have availability to work a flexible schedule, including rotating shifts for days, nights, and weekends, as required to meet the needs of students, the college, the district, and the program.
  • Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense


How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae ( CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Apply on or before January 9, 2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322118&PostingSeq=1

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