Fire Science – Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: Fire and Emergency Services Administration

This course is a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. The course demonstrates the importance of the following skills that are necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central part of the course focuses on how the leadership of a fire and emergency services department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the department’s mission.

Other Courses May Include: Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection, Personnel Management for the Fire Service, Applications of Fire Research, Fire Prevention, Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services, Fire Service Ethics, AND/OR Fire Science Capstone

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred: PhD in Fire Science Administration or PhD in Leadership WITH 3 years of experience in an active firefighting leadership role within a fire department
• Minimum: Master’s in Fire Science Administration or Master’s in Fire and Emergency Management or a Master’s in a field of Fire Science or Master’s in Leadership WITH 3 years of experience in an active firefighting leadership role within a fire department
• Exceptions may be granted to individuals with Master’s in any field with 18 graduate credits in Fire Science AND has 3 years of experience in an active firefighting leadership role within a fire department

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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